Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? a. The amplitude of vibrations of a simple pendulum can be increased by raising the height from which the pendulum's bob is initially released. b. For a given pendulum, the time-period is the same every time. c. The time-period of a pendulum depends only on the amplitude of the vibrations and not on the length of the pendulum.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is a false statement. Thus, it is a correct option. The time-period of a pendulum depends only on the length of the pendulum and not on the amplitude of vibrations.

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