STANDARDPhysics-Oscillations
STANDARD Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Time period of oscillation of a spring is 12 s on Earth. What shall be the time period if it is taken to moon?
A
6 s
B
12 s
C
36 s
D
72 s
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Period of oscillation of the spring does not depend on g (acceleration due to gravity). Therefore, the time period remains the same, 12 s, on the moon.
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