Question

Assertion (A): When a clock fitted with a spring mass system is taken to the surface of the moon.Its time period is same as that on the earth.
Reason (R):The time period of a spring mass system is not affected by the variations of g.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. A is false and R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

$T=2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$
As there is no gravity dependent term the time period is not effected.