Q.

The bob of a simple pendulum of period T is given a negative charge. If it is allowed to oscillate with an identical charge at the point of suspension. The new time period will be

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a

equal to T.

b

more than T.

c

less than T.

d

infinite.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The charge of the bob is repelled by a force F by the charge at the point of suspension. Since F is purely radial, it has no tangential component, so restoring force acting on the bob at its displaced position remains the same mg sinθ. Therefore time period remains unchanged.

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