The length of a clock's pendulum can be adjusted so that it keeps time accurately. With what precision must the length be known for such a clock to have an accuracy of 3.00 seconds in a year (365.25 days), all other variables being neglected? (If, for example, the length must be known to within 3 parts in 1,000,000, give your answer as or 3.00e-6.)

The length of a clock's pendulum can be adjusted so that it keeps time accurately. With what precision must the length be known for such a clock to have an accuracy of 3.00 seconds in a year (365.25 days), all other variables being neglected? (If, for example, the length must be known to within 3 parts in 1,000,000, give your answer as or 3.00e-6.)

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 76P: A person measures his or her heart rate by counting the number of beats in 30s. If 401 beats are...

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