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A simple pendulum of length l has a brass bob attached at its lower end. Its period is T. If a steel bob of same size, having density x times that of brass, replaces the brass bob and its length is changed so that period becomes 2T, then new length is 

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Correct option is B

T∝l Time period depends only on effective length. Density has no effect on time period. If length made 4 times then time period becomes 2 times.


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