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

The frequency of a seconds pendulum is
A. 0.5 Hz
B. 1 Hz
C. 0.25 Hz
D. 2 Hz
Answer: Option A
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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A 5 kg object is moving with 2 m/s. Its momentum is
A. 2.5 kg m/s
B. 7 kg m/s
C. 10 kg m/s
D. 0.4 kg m/s

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Question #2
A body of mass 5 kg is moving with velocity 10 m/s. A constant force acts on it for 2 seconds, changing its velocity to 20 m/s. The magnitude of the force is:
A. 12.5 N
B. 25 N
C. 100 N
D. 50 N

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Using Newton's second law: F = ma. First find acceleration: a = (v - u)/t = (20 - 10)/2 = 5 m/s². Then F = 5 kg × 5 m/s² = 25 N. Alternatively, using impulse-momentum theorem: FΔt = mΔv ⇒ F×2 = 5×(20-10) ⇒ F = 50/2 = 25 N. Both approaches confirm. This problem integrates kinematics with dynamics. Exam tip: When time interval is given, impulse-momentum method is often faster. Such questions assess ability to select appropriate physics principles for problem-solving in time-constrained exams.

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Question #3
Work done by a force is zero when the angle between force and displacement is
A. 180°
B. 90°
C. 45°
D. 0°

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
W = Fd cosθ, cos90° = 0, so work zero. e.g., coolie carrying load horizontally.

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