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If the metal bob of a simple pendulum is replaced by a wooden bob of the same size, then its time period will __________.

A

Increase

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Remain same

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Decrease

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First increase and then decrease

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Solution

The correct option is A Remain same
The time period of a pendulum is given as
$T = 2 π \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$
Clearly the time period is independent of the mass of the bob.

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