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Grade 12Modern Physics

The bob of a simple pendulum is made of wood. What will be the effect on the time period if the wooden bob is replaced by an identical bob of aluminum?

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10 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of PRAPULPODISHETTI
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Years ago
Since the size of a metal bob and wooden bob  are equal, the position of mass does not  change.
Therefoe the length of the pendulam remains same so, the time period remains constant.
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10 Years ago
the size of a metal bob wooden bob are equal.the length of the pendulam remains same so, the time period remains constant.