CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

Situation :
Diagram 2.1 and 2.2 show Abu
swinging to and fro using a rope
which is tied to a tree during a
physical training session in a camp.
The length of the rope is different in
the two diagrams. He notices that
the shorter the rope is, the faster he
swings.
Inference
........................................... depend on ............................................
or
The .............................................. changes as the
.................................................. changes.
or
.............................................. affect ...............................................
Hypothesis

Aim
To investigate the relationship between ..........................................
and ...........................................................

Manipulated
variable
Responding
variable
Fixed/constant
variable
Apparatus/Material

Arrangement of
apparatus

Procedure

Method

Tabulating the data

1. Tie one end of the thread to a brass bob and the other end
clamped to the retort clamp.
2. Adjust the thread so that the length from the point it is clamped
to the centre of the bob, L is 20.0 cm.
3. Oscillate the pendulum at a small angle of about 10.
4. Measure the time t1 for 10 complete oscillations. Record the
reading.
5. Measure the time t2 for 10 complete oscillations. Record the
reading.
6. Repeat procedures 2 to 5 for L = 30.0 cm, 40.0 cm, 50.0 cm
and 60.0 cm.
7. Record the data in the table provided.
8. Plot a graph of period2, T2 against length, L.
1. One end of the thread is tied to a brass bob and the other end
clamped to the retort clamp.
2.

L/cm
t1

t/s
t2

Period, T/s
t=
T=

T2 / s2

t
10
2

t 1 +t 2
2
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0

Conclusion
From the graph, T2 ..................................... as
length ........................
Therefore, T2
is ...................................................................................

Precautions

1. Avoid parallax error by taking

measurement ..................................
to the ..............................
2. Repeat the experiment and find the .........................................