Pendulum period independent of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Pendulum period independent of:
A. Small amplitude
B. Gravity
C. Length
D. Bob mass
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
T = 2π√(l/g): depends on l and g, independent of mass (gravitational and inertial mass cancel). Memory aid: 'Pendulum: T ∝ √(l/g); independent of mass for small angles'. Oscillations concept frequently tested in competitive exams.

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