NEET Physics Question - Oscillation - Angular SHM and Simple Pendulum

Assertion (A): For a physical pendulum period of oscillation is maximum about an axis passes through centre of mass.

Reason (R): A physical pendulum is in neutral equilibrium about centre of mass.

Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)

Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution:

Assertion (A) is false. If a physical pendulum is pivoted at its center of mass, it will be in neutral equilibrium and will not oscillate, so there is no period. Reason (R) is true. A body pivoted at its center of mass is indeed in neutral equilibrium. Thus, (A) is false and (R) is true.

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