A simple pendulum hangs from the roof of train. The string is inclined towards the rear of the train. What is the nature of motion of the train ?

Uniform

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Accelerated

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Retarded

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At rest

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Solution

The correct option is B Accelerated
Train is accelerating horizontally. So the resultant of horizontal acceleration is inclined to the vertical.

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A simple pendulum hangs from the roof of train. The string is inclined towards the rear of the train. What is the nature of motion of the train ?

The correct option is B AcceleratedTrain is accelerating horizontally. So the resultant of horizontal acceleration is inclined to the vertical.

The correct option is B Accelerated
Train is accelerating horizontally. So the resultant of horizontal acceleration is inclined to the vertical.