Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The period of a pendulum might depend on the bob's mass , the length and .
If a quantity depends only on , and , write it as and match the powers of M, L and T on both sides. The pure number must come from theory or experiment.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Powers. . M: . T: , . L: , .
Step 2. The form. : the mass does not matter.
Step 3. (b). , so .
Answer: (a) . (b) .
Watch out. Doubling the length does not double the period; it multiplies it by .
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