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The tension in the string of a simple pe...

The tension in the string of a simple pendulum is

A

constant

B

maximum in the extreme position

C

zero in the mean position

D

none of these.

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The correct Answer is:
C
`T=mg sin theta`. Tension is zero at mean position due to `theta=0^(@)`.
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