If the period of oscillation of a simple pendulum is 4 second and we want to convert it into a second pendulum, then we have to
Make the length of the pendulum one fourth of the previous length
Double the length of the pendulum
Make the length of the pendulum half of the previous length
Double the mass of the bob
A
Make the length of the pendulum one fourth of the previous length
B
Double the mass of the bob
C
Make the length of the pendulum half of the previous length
D
Double the length of the pendulum
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The time period of a simple pendulum is proportional to the square root of the length i.e., T∞√l. To convert 4 second to 2 we have to make the length of the pendulum one fourth of the previous length.
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