Qstnid -I-7-in Measuring Time Period Of A Pendulum, It Is Advised To Measure The Time Between Consecutive Passage Through The Mean Position In The Same Direction. This Is Said To Result In Better Accuracy Than Measuring Time Between Consecutive Passage Through An Extreme Position. Explain. - 12: Simple Harmonic Motion

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In measuring time period of a pendulum, it is advised to measure the time between consecutive passage through the mean position in the same direction. This is said to result in better accuracy than measuring time between consecutive passage through an extreme position. Explain.
Ans : The mean position of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is fixed, whereas its extreme position keeps on changing. Therefore, when we use stop watch to measure the time between consecutive passage, we are certain about the mean position.
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