A simple pendulum of length 0.4m has a period of 2s. What is the period a similar pendulum of length 0.8m at the same place?

By: |Published on: Nov 8|Categories: Physics JAMB| 0 comments

A. 8s
B. 4s
C. 2√2s
D. √2s

Correct Answer:

Option C – 2√2s

Explanation

T2 = √L²×T²/L1

= √(0.8×2²)/0.4

= 2√2s

Users Also Read These:

SEE ALSO  A piece of substance of specific heat capacity 450Jkg‾¹k¹ falls through a vertical distance of 20m from rest. Calculate the rise in temperature of the substance on hitting the ground when all its energies are converted into heat. [g = 10ms‾²]

Copyright warnings! Do not copy.