Question

Kaushik had three pendulum bobs made of steel of the same length but different masses of 10 g, 50 g and 100 g respectively. When he performed an experiment with them to find the time period, which of these statements would he consider to be correct? a. The time period is maximum with 10 g bob. b. The time period is maximum with 50 g bob. c. Time period remains the same in all. d. None of these is true.

Answer 1

c. Time period remains the same in all.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to answer this question, we need to analyze the parameters, upon which the time period of a pendulum depends. We know that the time of a pendulum is given by the following formula:

T = 2π√(L/g)

where,

T = Time period

L = Length of pendulum

g = acceleration due to gravity

The formula clearly shows that the time period of the pendulum depends only upon the length of pendulum and value of g. And the time period of a pendulum does not depend upon the mass of the bob. Hence, the time period for each of the three pendulums will remain same. So, the correct option will be:

c. Time period remains the same in all.