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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2020 · Paper 42 · Question 3

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A simple pendulum consists of a metal sphere suspended from a fixed point by means of a thread, as illustrated in Fig. 3.1. thread sphere mass 94.0 g 0.90 cm 12.7 cm L Fig. 3.1 (not to scale) The sphere of mass 94.0 g is displaced to one side through a horizontal distance of 12.7 cm. The centre of gravity of the sphere rises vertically by 0.90 cm. The sphere is released so that it oscillates. The sphere may be assumed to oscillate with simple harmonic motion.

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