Question

26. Which of the following shape of the body can be considered as compound pendulum?
a) Cylindrical
b) Cubical
c) Cuboidal
d) Any of above
e) Both band c​

Answer 1

The correct answer is OPTION D: Any of the above.

• Simple harmonic motion is exhibited by any stiff body held vertically and swinging with little amplitude under the influence of gravity as a compound pendulum.
• Like a swinging bar, a compound pendulum has an extended mass and is free to oscillate around a horizontal axis.
• The reversible compound pendulum Kater's pendulum is used to calculate the value of g or gravity's acceleration.