The Period of a Pendulum calculator computes the period (T) of a pendulum based on the length (L) and acceleration due to gravity (g) .
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the preferred units and enter the following:
Period (T): The calculator returns the period in seconds (s). However, this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu. Note, this calculator uses the constant acceleration due to gravity at sea level.
The Period of a Pendulum equation calculates the period of a simple pendulum given that the amplitude is small.
This equation is derived from the equation T=2π/ω where ω=`sqrt(g/L)`. After substitution for ω , we get the resulting equation as shown above
Young, Hugh and Freeman, Roger. University Physics With Modern Physics. Addison-Wesley, 2008. 12th Edition, (ISBN-13: 978-0321500625 ISBN-10: 0321500628 ) Pg 437, eq 13.34