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As student performs an experiment for determine of `g[=(4pi^(2)L)/(T^(2))]. L approx 1m`, and has commits an error of `Delta L` for `T` he tajes the teime of `n` osciollations wityh the stop watch of least count `Delta T`. For which of the following data the measurement of `g` will be most accurate?

A

` Delta L = 0.5 , Delta T = 0.1 , n = 20`

B

` Delta L = 0.5 , Delta T = 0.1 , n = 50`

C

` Delta L = 0.5 , Delta T = 0.01 , n = 20`

D

` Delta L = 0.5 , Delta T = 0.05 , n = 50`

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To determine the most accurate measurement of \( g \) in the given experiment, we need to analyze the formula and the errors associated with the measurements. The formula for \( g \) is given by: \[ g = \frac{4 \pi^2 L}{T^2} \] where \( L \) is the length (approximately 1 m) and \( T \) is the time period of oscillation. The student has committed an error \( \Delta L \) in measuring \( L \) and takes the time of \( n \) oscillations with a stopwatch that has a least count of \( \Delta T \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Formula**: The formula for \( g \) shows that it is directly proportional to \( L \) and inversely proportional to the square of \( T \). Thus, any error in \( T \) will have a significant effect on the value of \( g \). 2. **Error Propagation**: To analyze the errors, we can use the concept of propagation of errors. The relative error in \( g \) can be expressed as: \[ \frac{\Delta g}{g} = \frac{\Delta L}{L} + 2\frac{\Delta T}{T} \] Here, \( \Delta g \) is the error in \( g \), \( \Delta L \) is the error in \( L \), and \( \Delta T \) is the error in \( T \). 3. **Calculating \( T \)**: The time period \( T \) for \( n \) oscillations is given by: \[ T = \frac{t}{n} \] where \( t \) is the total time measured for \( n \) oscillations. The error in \( T \) can be derived from the error in \( t \): \[ \Delta T = \frac{\Delta t}{n} \] where \( \Delta t \) is the least count of the stopwatch. 4. **Substituting into the Error Formula**: Substituting \( \Delta T \) into the error propagation equation: \[ \frac{\Delta g}{g} = \frac{\Delta L}{L} + 2 \frac{\Delta t}{nT} \] This shows that increasing \( n \) will decrease the term \( \frac{\Delta t}{nT} \), thereby reducing the overall error in \( g \). 5. **Choosing the Best Option**: To minimize the error in \( g \), we should maximize \( n \) (the number of oscillations). The more oscillations measured, the smaller the relative error in the time period \( T \) becomes. Therefore, the option with the highest \( n \) will yield the most accurate measurement of \( g \). ### Conclusion: The most accurate measurement of \( g \) will occur when the number of oscillations \( n \) is maximized, as this reduces the relative error associated with the time measurement.

To determine the most accurate measurement of \( g \) in the given experiment, we need to analyze the formula and the errors associated with the measurements. The formula for \( g \) is given by: \[ g = \frac{4 \pi^2 L}{T^2} \] where \( L \) is the length (approximately 1 m) and \( T \) is the time period of oscillation. The student has committed an error \( \Delta L \) in measuring \( L \) and takes the time of \( n \) oscillations with a stopwatch that has a least count of \( \Delta T \). ...
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