Simple Harmonic Motion 3 Question 6
6. The period of oscillation of simple pendulum of length suspended from the roof of the vehicle which moves without friction, down an inclined plane of inclination , is given by
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 6. (a)
Solution:
- Free body diagram of bob of the pendulum with respect to the accelerating frame of reference is as follows
or
NOTE
- Whenever point of suspension is accelerating
where,
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