Simple Pendulum - Derivation of Expression for its Time Period NEET Questions

Physics - Oscillations and Waves

Simple Pendulum - Derivation of Expression for its Time Period MCQ Questions


1.
What is the formula for the time period of a simple pendulum?
A.
T = 2π√(L/g)
B.
T = 2π√(g/L)
C.
T = 2π√(L/2g)
D.
T = 2π√(2L/g)
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
A. T = 2π√(L/g)
2.
The time period of a simple pendulum depends on:
A.
Mass of the bob
B.
Amplitude of oscillation
C.
Length of the pendulum
D.
Material of the string
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Length of the pendulum
3.
For small angular displacements, the motion of a simple pendulum is:
A.
Non-periodic
B.
Simple harmonic
C.
Linear
D.
Exponential
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
B. Simple harmonic
4.
If the length of a simple pendulum is quadrupled, the time period:
A.
Doubles
B.
Quadruples
C.
Halves
D.
Remains the same
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
A. Doubles
5.
Which of the following assumptions is made in deriving the time period of a simple pendulum?
A.
The string is elastic
B.
The motion is at large angles
C.
The bob undergoes uniform motion
D.
The string is massless and inextensible
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
D. The string is massless and inextensible
6.
The restoring force in a simple pendulum is provided by:
A.
Tension in the string
B.
Gravitational force
C.
Air resistance
D.
Electrostatic force
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
B. Gravitational force