In measuring time period of a pendulum, it is advised to measure the time between consecutive passage through the mean position in the same direction. This is said to result in better accuracy than measuring time between consecutive passage through an extreme position. Explain.

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1.	In measuring time period of a pendulum, it is advised to measure the time between consecutive passage through the mean position in the same direction. This is said to result in better accuracy than measuring time between consecutive passage through an extreme position. Explain.
Answer» The speed near the extreme position is near zero and the decision by the observer that the bob has reached the extreme position may have some error due to slow movement. But the bob crosses the mean position with maximum speed so there is no hesitation in deciding that the bob has crossed the mean position and hence better accuracy.