Dimensional Analysis: The period P of oscillation of a pendulum (the time interval needed to complete one full oscillation) can be expressed in terms of the mass m of the plumb bob, the length L of the string, and the acceleration due to gravity, g, as P =kmbLcgd, where k, b, c, and d are dimensionless constants. What must be the values of b, c, and d?

What will be an ideal response?


b = 0, c = 1/2, d = -1/2

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