Physics
Two simple pendulum A and B have equal lengths, but their bobs weigh 50 gf and 100 gf respectively. What would be the ratio of their time periods? Give reason for your answer.
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Answer
As we know that,
where,
T = Time period
l = effective length of the pendulum
g = acceleration due to gravity.
So we see that, time period does not depend on the weight of the bob.
As, lengths are equal so,
T1 : T2 = 1 : 1
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