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Q · OscillationMedium · 45s
A simple pendulum on the Moon’s surface will have time period:
TopicOscillation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
Step-by-Step Solution
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T∝1/gT∝1/g; g is less on the Moon, so time period is longer.
Final Answer: Option B — Longer than on Earth