Time period of simple pendulum in a satellite is

Infinite

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Zero

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2 sec

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Solution

The correct option is A Infinite
Time period of simple pendulum is given by:
$T = 2 π \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$
where l is the length of the pendulum.
Inside a satellite, $g = 0$
Hence, period will be infinite which means there will be no oscillation.

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