Apentix/AP Physics 1/Unit 6: Simple Harmonic Motion/Question
AP Physics 1easymcq1 pt

The period of a simple pendulum depends on:

A.Its mass and amplitude
B.Its mass and length
C.Its amplitude and the acceleration due to gravity
D.Its length and the acceleration due to gravity

Explanation

Core Concept

The period of a simple pendulum is T = 2π√(L/g), which depends only on the length L and gravitational acceleration g, not on mass or amplitude (for small angles).

Correct Answer

DIts length and the acceleration due to gravity

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