What is the period of this pendulum?

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The period of a simple pendulum suspended in an accelerating elevator can be calculated using the formula T = 2π√(L/(g + a)), where L is the length of the pendulum, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and a is the upward acceleration of the elevator. This formula accounts for the effective gravitational force acting on the pendulum when the elevator accelerates. The user expressed difficulty in applying this formula and requested assistance in setting up the equation correctly.

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Hi,
I have this problem:

A simple pendulum of length L is suspended from the ceiling of an elevator. The elevator is accelerating upward with acceleration a.
What is the period of this pendulum?

From logic I know that T=2pi*sqrt(L/(g+a)), but when I try to find it .. I failed.
Please can I have some help to find the period ?
 
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It appears to be the right thing to do. Check calculations?
 
mezarashi said:
It appears to be the right thing to do. Check calculations?

I just to help me to set up the equation .
I think I can handle the rest.

B
 

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