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The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum isT=2πL/g . Measured value of L is 20.0cm known to 1 mm accuracy and time for 100 oscillations of the pendulum is found to be 90s using a wrist watch of 1s resolution. What is the relative error in the determination of ‘g’?

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0.027
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0.27
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2.7
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0.0027

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Correct option is A

g=4π2lT2⇒Δgg=Δll+2(ΔTT) =0.120+2(190)=0.005+0.022=0.027


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