$A$ student uses a simple pendulum of exactly $1 \ m$ length to determine $g$,the acceleration due to gravity. He uses a stopwatch with a least count of $1 \ s$ for this and records $40 \ s$ for $20$ oscillations. For this observation,which of the following statement$(s)$ is (are) true?
$(A)$ Error $\Delta T$ in measuring $T$,the time period,is $0.05 \ s$
$(B)$ Error $\Delta T$ in measuring $T$,the time period,is $1 \ s$
$(C)$ Percentage error in the determination of $g$ is $5 \%$
$(D)$ Percentage error in the determination of $g$ is $2.5 \%$

  • A
    $(B, D)$
  • B
    $(A, D)$
  • C
    $(C, D)$
  • D
    $(A, C)$

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