Simple Pendulum NEET Questions

Physics - Experimental Skills

Simple Pendulum MCQ Questions


7.
If the mass of the bob of a simple pendulum is doubled, what happens to its time period?
A.
It remains the same
B.
It is doubled
C.
It is halved
D.
It decreases
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ANSWER :
A. It remains the same
8.
Where does a simple pendulum have maximum kinetic energy during its motion?
A.
At the extreme positions
B.
At the mean position
C.
At all points
D.
At the highest point
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ANSWER :
B. At the mean position
9.
What is the effect of gravity on the time period of a simple pendulum?
A.
Time period increases with gravity
B.
Time period decreases with gravity
C.
Time period remains constant
D.
Gravity has no effect
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ANSWER :
B. Time period decreases with gravity
10.
The time period of a simple pendulum is independent of:

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A.
Acceleration due to gravity
B.
Length of the pendulum
C.
Mass of the bob
D.
Amplitude for small oscillations
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ANSWER :
C. Mass of the bob
11.
If a pendulum is taken to the Moon, how will its time period change?
A.
Time period decreases
B.
Time period increases
C.
Time period remains the same
D.
No change in time period
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ANSWER :
B. Time period increases
12.
What is the restoring force acting on a simple pendulum?
A.
Centripetal force
B.
Gravitational force
C.
Tension in the string
D.
Electrostatic force
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ANSWER :
B. Gravitational force