Solution to problems – class 9 physics – Set 1 Q64,Q65, Q66

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Problem Statement

64) The time period of a simple pendulum is 2 s. What is its frequency ? What name is given to such a pendulum ?

Solution

f = 1/T = ½ Hz = 0.5 Hz

Time period is 2 sec => That means it’s a seconds’ pendulum

65) A seconds’ pendulum is taken to a place where acceleration due to gravity falls to one-fourth. How is the time period of the pendulum affected, if at all? Give reason. What will be its new time period ?

Solution

Time period is inversely proportional to the square root of g

Normal time period = T₁ ∞ 1/√g 
Time period at new place = T₂ ∞ 1/√(g/4) => T₂ ∞ 2/(√g) 
so, T₂/T₁ = 2

So at the new place time period will become double of its normal time period.

Here the pendulum is seconds’ pendulum. So normally its time period is 2 secs

So at the new place it would be double i.e. 4 secs.

66) Find the length of a seconds’ pendulum at a place where g = 10 m/s² (Take  ∏= 3·14).

Solution

T = 2 ∏ √(L/g)
so, L = T² g /(4∏²) …(1)

T = 2 seconds
g = 10 m/s²

So, L = (2² x 10)/(4 x 9.86) = 1.014 m

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