What Does C Represent in Physics Equation t = C X sqrt(h/g)?

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In summary, C represents the speed of an object in the equation t = C x sqrt(h/g), and is determined through experimentation and calculation. It is not the same for all objects and depends on their physical properties. The units for C will vary depending on the units used for time, height, and gravity in the equation. A higher value for C will result in a shorter time for an object to fall, but the effect of C on time also depends on the height and gravity in the equation.
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I was looking at a Physics class from the MIT. The Professor gave this equation to the "Time":

t = C X sqrt(h/g)

What does or can the "C" which is I think is a "Constant" here represent?

Thanks.
 
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This looks to me to be the equation for the period of a pendulum of length H, where C is 2*pi.
 
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Thank you for your reply.

What I have here is that he said that:

C = sqrt(2)

Does that make sense?

Thanks.
 

FAQ: What Does C Represent in Physics Equation t = C X sqrt(h/g)?

What does C represent in the physics equation t = C x sqrt(h/g)?

C represents the speed of the object in the equation. It is a constant value that is used to calculate the time, t, it takes for an object to fall a certain height, h, under the influence of gravity, g.

Is C the same for all objects?

No, C is not the same for all objects. It depends on the physical properties of the object, such as its mass, shape, and air resistance. Objects with different physical properties will have different values for C.

How is C determined?

C is determined through experimentation and calculation. Scientists can measure the time it takes for an object to fall a certain height and use this information to solve for C in the equation t = C x sqrt(h/g). This process is repeated for multiple objects to determine an average value for C.

What are the units for C?

The units for C will depend on the units used for time, height, and gravity in the equation. For example, if time is measured in seconds, height in meters, and gravity in meters per second squared, then C will have units of meters per second.

How does C affect the time it takes for an object to fall?

As C represents the speed of the object, a higher value for C will result in a shorter time for the object to fall. This means that objects with a larger value of C will fall faster than those with a smaller value of C. However, the effect of C on the time is also dependent on the height and gravity in the equation.

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