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A simple pendulum of length L and mass (bob) M is oscillating in a plane about a vertical line between angular limit `-phi` and `+phi`. For an angular displacement `theta(|theta|ltphi)`, the tension in the string and the velocity of the bob are T and V respectively. The following relations hold good under the above conditions:

A

(a) `Tcos theta=Mg`

B

(b) `T-Mgcostheta=(MV^2)/(L)`

C

(c) The magnitude of the tangential acceleration of the bob `a_T=g sin theta`

D

(d) `T=Mg cos theta`

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To solve the problem regarding the simple pendulum, we need to analyze the forces acting on the bob when it is displaced by an angle θ (where |θ| < φ). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Forces Acting on the Bob:** - The weight of the bob (mg) acts vertically downward. - The tension (T) in the string acts along the string towards the pivot. 2. **Resolve the Weight into Components:** - The weight can be resolved into two components: - A component along the direction of the string: \( mg \cos \theta \) - A component perpendicular to the string (tangential direction): \( mg \sin \theta \) 3. **Apply Newton's Second Law:** - In the radial direction (along the string), the net force is given by: \[ T - mg \cos \theta = \frac{mv^2}{L} \] - Here, \( \frac{mv^2}{L} \) is the centripetal force required to keep the bob moving in a circular path of radius L. 4. **Tangential Acceleration:** - The tangential force acting on the bob is \( mg \sin \theta \). - According to Newton's second law, the tangential acceleration \( a_t \) is given by: \[ a_t = \frac{F_t}{m} = \frac{mg \sin \theta}{m} = g \sin \theta \] 5. **Summary of Relations:** - From the above analysis, we have two important relations: 1. \( T - mg \cos \theta = \frac{mv^2}{L} \) 2. \( a_t = g \sin \theta \) ### Final Relations: - The tension in the string and the velocity of the bob can be expressed as: - \( T = mg \cos \theta + \frac{mv^2}{L} \) - \( a_t = g \sin \theta \)

To solve the problem regarding the simple pendulum, we need to analyze the forces acting on the bob when it is displaced by an angle θ (where |θ| < φ). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Forces Acting on the Bob:** - The weight of the bob (mg) acts vertically downward. - The tension (T) in the string acts along the string towards the pivot. ...
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