Investigating factors which affect the period time of a simple pendulum

... Investigating factors which affect the period time of a simple pendulum Planning Definitions: Oscillation: Repeated motion of pendulum (to and for) Period (T): Time taken for one full oscillation In this investigation, I am going to experimentally determine a factor which will affect the period of a simple pendulum and the mathematical relationship of this factor. This type of pendulum will consist of a mass hanging on a length of string. Factors which affect the period (T) of a pendulum: * Length (L) of pendulum * Angle of amplitude * Gravitational field strength (g) * Mass of bob I predict that the period will be affected by the length of the pendulum. An increase in length will produce an increase in time. I based by prediction on the scientific theory I found in a physics textbook: The pendulum is able to work when the bob is raised to an angle

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