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Pendulum-g

Accelerometer · ~8 min

“How accurately can you measure g — the local acceleration due to gravity — where you live?”

Pendulum length (cm) — pivot to centre of phone

Typical: 50–100 cm. Measure with a ruler — this is the dominant source of error.

Location (optional) — for Observatory data

Notes (optional)

You may be asked to grant motion permission.