Simple Pendulum NEET Questions

Physics - Experimental Skills

Simple Pendulum MCQ Questions


13.
What happens to the time period of a simple pendulum if its length is doubled?

NEET - 2017

A.
It remains unchanged
B.
It is doubled
C.
It increases by a factor of √2
D.
It increases by a factor of 4
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ANSWER :
C. It increases by a factor of √2
14.
What is the relationship between the time period (T) and length (L) of a simple pendulum?
A.
T ∝ L
B.
T ∝ √L
C.
T ∝ 1/L
D.
T ∝ 1/√L
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ANSWER :
B. T ∝ √L
15.
If the acceleration due to gravity decreases, what happens to the time period of a simple pendulum?
A.
Time period increases
B.
Time period decreases
C.
Time period remains the same
D.
Gravity has no effect
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ANSWER :
A. Time period increases
16.
The time period of a simple pendulum on the moon will be:

NEET - 2018

A.
More than that on Earth
B.
Less than that on Earth
C.
Equal to that on Earth
D.
Zero
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ANSWER :
A. More than that on Earth
17.
A simple pendulum is oscillating inside an elevator moving upward with acceleration. What happens to its time period?
A.
Time period decreases
B.
Time period increases
C.
No effect on time period
D.
Pendulum stops oscillating
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ANSWER :
A. Time period decreases
18.
If the length of a simple pendulum is decreased, its time period will:

NEET - 2019

A.
Increase
B.
Decrease
C.
Remain the same
D.
Become zero
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ANSWER :
B. Decrease