The acceleration g due to gravity is estimated by dropping

Chapter 3, Problem 13E

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The acceleration g due to gravity is estimated by dropping an object and measuring the time it takes to travel a certain distance. Assume the distance s is known to be exactly 2.2 m. The time is measured to be \(t=0.67 \pm 0.02\) s. Estimate g, and find the relative uncertainty in the estimate. (Note that \(g=2s/t^2\).)

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t=0.67{+/-}0.02

g=2s/t^2

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QUESTION:

The acceleration g due to gravity is estimated by dropping an object and measuring the time it takes to travel a certain distance. Assume the distance s is known to be exactly 2.2 m. The time is measured to be \(t=0.67 \pm 0.02\) s. Estimate g, and find the relative uncertainty in the estimate. (Note that \(g=2s/t^2\).)

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

t=0.67{+/-}0.02

g=2s/t^2

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Step 1 of 3:  

            Given the acceleration g due to gravity is estimated by dropping an object and measuring the time it takes to travel a certain distance.

            Given the values are,

                                     The distance is s = 2.2 m  

                                             Time t = .

        Here we know that …..(1)


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