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MDCAT
Physics
2016

Physics · Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion

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Question

The time period ‘T’ of a simple pendulum depends on its length ‘l’ and acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ using unit dimensions. The correct equation for the time period is:

MDCAT Physics question — Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion
Options
  • A

    Option A

  • B

    Option B

  • C

    Option C

  • D

    Option D

Explanation

T=2πgl

The period of a simple pendulum is given by T = 2 gl, where l is the length of the pendulum and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

The time period is directly proportional to length and inversely proportional to gravity.

g should be in the denominator and l in the numerator

It is the formula of frequency

Correct

Should be k, not 1/k

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