A pendulum has time period 2 s. If its length is increased by 4 times, new period is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A pendulum has time period 2 s. If its length is increased by 4 times, new period is
A. 8 s
B. 2 s
C. 1 s
D. 4 s
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
T ∝ √L, L'=4L => T' = √4 T = 2×2 = 4 s.

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