What is the definition of a way and how does it relate to travel?

[mancity]

The correct solution, as given by the system, is 1.8s.

 

[kuruman]

I heard back from my instructor today, and the correct solution, as given by my instructor, is to directly apply the formula for the period of a pendulum to get 1.8s.

That's what I was afraid of, and thank you for asking. I don't mean to be pushy but, if you get a chance, do you mind asking your instructor what kind of information is conveyed by the "free fall" addition to the statement of the problem? Just in case you see "free fall" again in the future, mind you. I think all of us would like to know what your instructor thinks and says about it.

 

[nasu]

This is not necessarily the correct solution but the solution which will give you the credit for that question. He can decide about the marking scheme but this decision will not make a faulty question right.

 

[hutchphd]

Is the course titled "Koan Physics"? Seems to me a badly misguided attempt by someone........

 

[haruspex]

The correct solution, as given by the system, is 1.8s.

Ah, so "free fall" just means nothing is getting in the way of the pendulum.

@laser: that was intended as humour

 

[Orodruin]

Ah, so "free fall" just means nothing is getting in the way of the pendulum.

Ftfy

 

[kuruman]

Ah, so "free fall" just means nothing is getting in the way of the pendulum.

No strings attached?

 

[haruspex]

No strings attached?

"way: a road, track, or path for travelling along."