Q. To show that a simple pendulum executes simple harmonic motion, it is necessary to assume that
A) Length of the pendulum is small
B) Mass of the pendulum is small
C) Amplitude of oscillation is small
D) Acceleration due to gravity is small
Explanation
(c) If amplitude is large motion will not remain simple harmonic
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