Small-Angle Approximation Error For Pendulum Period
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 . 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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