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Which of the following statements is not true ? In the case of a simple pendulum for small amplitudes the period of oscillation is 

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Directly proportional to square root of the length of the pendulum
b
Inversely proportional to the square root of the acceleration due to gravity
c
Dependent on the mass, size and material of the bob
d
Independent of the amplitude

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Correct option is C

For small oscillations,1) T is independent of mass, shape , material and angular amplitude (<5%)2) T∝lg


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