Question

In the case of a simple pendulum for small amplitude, the period of oscillation is

• A. directly proportional to the square root of the length of the pendulum
• B. inversely proportional to square root of the acceleration due to gravity
• C. dependent on the mass, size and material of the bob
• D. independent of the amplitude

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A directly proportional to the square root of the length of the pendulum
B inversely proportional to square root of the acceleration due to gravity
D independent of the amplitude