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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

acceleration due to gravity is small

D

amplitude of the oscillation is small

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The motion of a simple pendulum is simple harmonic for small angular displacement.
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