The period of a simple pendulum undergoing SHM is independent of: A) The length of the pendulum B) The acceleration due to gravity C) The amplitude of the oscillation D) The mass o... The period of a simple pendulum undergoing SHM is independent of: A) The length of the pendulum B) The acceleration due to gravity C) The amplitude of the oscillation D) The mass of the pendulum bob
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the factors that affect the period of a simple pendulum undergoing simple harmonic motion (SHM). Specifically, it asks which of the given factors the period is independent of. To answer this, we need to recall the formula for the period of a simple pendulum and identify which variables are present in the formula and which are not.
Answer
The period is independent of the mass of the pendulum bob.
The period of a simple pendulum undergoing SHM is independent of the mass of the pendulum bob.
Answer for screen readers
The period of a simple pendulum undergoing SHM is independent of the mass of the pendulum bob.
More Information
The period of a simple pendulum is determined by its length and the acceleration due to gravity. The mass of the bob does not affect the pendulum's period.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking that the mass of the pendulum bob affects the period. However, the formula T = 2π √(l/g) shows that mass is not a factor.
Sources
- The Simple Pendulum | Physics - Lumen Learning - courses.lumenlearning.com
- 5.5 Simple Harmonic Motion - Physics | OpenStax - openstax.org
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