The time period of a seconds pendulum is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The time period of a seconds pendulum is
A. 4 s
B. 1 s
C. 0.5 s
D. 2 s
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Seconds pendulum has period 2 s (1 s each swing).

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Question #1
The time period of a simple pendulum is measured as 2.0 s with an error of 0.1 s. The percentage error in the calculated value of g is approximately:
A. 10%
B. 5%
C. 20%
D. 2.5%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Pendulum period T = 2π√(l/g) ⇒ g = 4π²l/T². For error propagation, % error in g = % error in l + 2 × % error in T. Assuming l measured precisely, % error in g ≈ 2 × (% error in T). % error in T = (0.1/2.0)×100% = 5%. Thus % error in g ≈ 2×5% = 10%. Memory tip: 'g ∝ 1/T² ⇒ %Δg = 2 × %ΔT'. This error analysis problem tests experimental physics skills, frequently appearing in competitive exams. Always apply power rule for error propagation: if Q ∝ xⁿ, %ΔQ = |n| × %Δx.

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Question #2
If the momentum of a body is doubled, its kinetic energy becomes
A. Four times
B. Same
C. Half
D. Double

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
K = p²/(2m), if p'=2p, K'=4p²/(2m)=4K. Quadratic relation.

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Question #3
The principle of AC generator is
A. Mutual induction
B. Electromagnetic induction
C. Self induction
D. Thermoelectric effect

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Changing flux induces emf.

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