MCQ
A girl sitting on a swing and swinging. If a girl stands on the swing what will be the effect on the period of oscillation of the swing?
  • A
    Oscillation period will be longer
  • Oscillation period will be less
  • C
    The period of oscillation will not change
  • D
    The period of oscillation will depend on the weight of the girl

Answer

Correct option: B.
Oscillation period will be less
(B)

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