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AP Physics C: Mechanics/Unit 7 – Oscillations
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Small-Angle Approximation Error For Pendulum Period

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For a physical pendulum with moment of inertia I and center of mass at a distance d from the pivot, the period is often found using the small-angle approximation sin⁡(θ)≈θ\sin(\theta) \approx \theta. At what amplitude θ, in degrees, does this approximation lead to a 1% error in the calculated period?

A

Approximately 10°

B

Approximately 5.7°

C

Approximately 24°

D

Approximately 45°

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