JEE Main & Advanced Physics Simple Harmonic Motion Question Bank Simple Pendulum

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    A simple pendulum is taken from the equator to the pole. Its period                       [Kerala (PET/PMT) 2005]

    A)            Decreases

    B)            Increases

    C)            Remains the same             

    D)            Decreases and then increases

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

               As we go from equator to pole the value of g increases. Therefore time period of simple pendulum \[\left( T\propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{g}} \right)\] decreases. \[\left( \because \,T\propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{g}} \right)\]


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