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प्रश्न
Explain how the frequency of oscillation is related to the length of a pendulum and the amplitude of its oscillation.
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उत्तर
The frequency of oscillation of a pendulum decreases with an increase in the length of the pendulum and vice versa. It is independent of the amplitude of the oscillation of the pendulum, provided the amplitude is small.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the terms : time period as related to a simple pendulum.
How is the time period of a simple pendulum affected, if at all, in the following situations:
- The length is made four times.
- The acceleration due to gravity is reduced to one-fourth.
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Give scientific reason.
In earlier times, people used to listen for the arrival of a distant train by putting their ear to the rail.
Give scientific reason.
In earlier times, people used to listen for the arrival of a distant train by putting their ear to the rail.
Give scientific reason.
In earlier times, people used to listen for the arrival of a distant train by putting their ear to the rail.
Give scientific reason.
In earlier times, people used to listen for the arrival of a distant train by putting their ear to the rail.
