Q. The ratio of frequencies of two pendulum are 2:3, then their lengths are in ratio

A) $\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\ $
B) $\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}$
C) $\frac{4}{9}$
D) $\frac{9}{4}$
Explanation

(d) The time period ($T$) of a simple pendulum length $l$, is given by
$T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{l}{g}} = \frac{1}{frequency(n)}$
where $g$ is acceleration due to gravity.
$\therefore$ $\frac{n_{1}}{n_{2}} = \sqrt{\frac{l_{2}}{l_{1}}}$
$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{l_{1}}{l_{2}} = \left( \frac{n_{2}}{n_{1}} \right)^{2}$
Given, $\frac{n_{2}}{n_{1}} = \frac{3}{2}$
$\therefore$ $\frac{l_{1}}{l_{2}} = \left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^{2} = \frac{9}{4}$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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