If the length of a simple pendulum is increased by 2%, then the time period
A
Increases by 2%
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B
Decreases by 2%
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C
Increases by 1%
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D
Decreases by 1%
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Solution
The correct option is B Increases by 1% Given that l2=1.02l1 We know that T=2π√(lg) or T∝√l ∴T2T1=√(l2l1)=√(1.02l1)l1=1.01 Thus time period increases by 1%