Q) The free end of a simple pendulum is attached to the ceiling of a box. The box is taken to a height and then the pendulum is oscillated.When the bob is at is lowest point , the box is allowed to fall freely. As seen from the box during this period, the bob will :
A) continue its oscillations as before
B) stop
C) will go in a circular path
D) move on a atraight line
Please explain me how the answer come. Thnks a lot in advance.
Q) The free end of a simple pendulum is attached to the ceiling of a box. The box is taken to a height and then the pendulum is oscillated.When the bob is at is lowest point , the box is allowed to fall freely. As seen from the box during this period, the bob will :
A) continue its oscillations as before
B) stop
C) will go in a circular path
D) move on a atraight line
Please explain me how the answer come. Thnks a lot in advance.