The frequency of a seconds pendulum is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The frequency of a seconds pendulum is
A. 0.25 Hz
B. 0.5 Hz
C. 2 Hz
D. 1 Hz
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Seconds pendulum has time period of 2 seconds (1 s for half swing). Frequency f = 1/T = 1/2 = 0.5 Hz. Length about 99.4 cm on Earth. Not exactly 1 m.

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