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Simple Harmonic Motion — JEE physics STD 12 Science — Question

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Assertion : When a simple pendulum is made to oscillate on the surface of moon, its time period increases.
Reason : Moon is much smaller as compared to earth.
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Answer

(b) $T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$. On moon, $g$ is much smaller compared to $g$ on earth. Therefore, $T$ increases.

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