A simple pendulum is known to have a period of oscillation T = 1.55 s. Student A uses a digital stopwatch to measure the total time for 5 oscillations and calculates an average period T = 1.25 s. Student B uses an analog wristwatch and the same procedure to calculate an average period for the 5 oscillations and finds T = 1.6 s. a) Which student made the more accurate measurement? Explain. b) Which measurement is more precise? Explain. c) What is the most likely source of error that could account for the difference in the results?

A simple pendulum is known to have a period of oscillation T = 1.55 s. Student A uses a digital stopwatch to measure the total time for 5 oscillations and calculates an average period T = 1.25 s. Student B uses an analog wristwatch and the same procedure to calculate an average period for the 5 oscillations and finds T = 1.6 s. a) Which student made the more accurate measurement? Explain. b) Which measurement is more precise? Explain. c) What is the most likely source of error that could account for the difference in the results?

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Chapter16: Oscillatory Motion And Waves

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