STANDARDPhysics-Oscillations

STANDARD Physics Simple Pendulum MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

As the temperature is increased, the time period of a pendulum

A

increases as its effective length increases even though its centre of mass still remains at the centre of the bob.

B

decreases as its effective length increases even though its centre of mass still remains at the centre of the bob.

C

increases as its effective length increases due to shifting of centre of mass below the centre of the bob.

D

decreases as its effective length remains same but the centre of mass shifts above the centre of the bob.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Time period of the simple pendulum is T = 2π√(L/g). With increase in temperature, the effective length (L) of simple pendulum increases even though its centre of mass still remains at the centre of the bob. From (i), T ∝ √L. So T increases as temperature increases.

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