$A$ simple pendulum is made of a body which is a hollow sphere containing mercury, suspended by means of a wire. If a little mercury is drained off, the period of the pendulum will

Answer the following questions:
$(a)$ The time period of a particle in $SHM$ depends on the force constant $k$ and mass $m$ of the particle: $T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$. $A$ simple pendulum executes $SHM$ approximately. Why then is the time period of a pendulum independent of the mass of the pendulum?
$(b)$ The motion of a simple pendulum is approximately simple harmonic for small angle oscillations. For larger angles of oscillation,a more involved analysis shows that $T$ is greater than $2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$. Think of a qualitative argument to appreciate this result.
$(c)$ $A$ man with a wristwatch on his hand falls from the top of a tower. Does the watch give correct time during the free fall?
$(d)$ What is the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum mounted in a cabin that is freely falling under gravity?

$A$ pendulum is swinging in an elevator. Its period will be greatest when the elevator is

The linear displacement $x$ of the bob of a simple pendulum from its mean position varies as $x = a \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{\sqrt{2}} t\right)$,where $a$ is its amplitude expressed in meters and $t$ is in seconds. The length of the simple pendulum is (Take $g = \pi^{2} \ m/s^{2}$): (in $m$)

If the metal bob of a simple pendulum is replaced by a wooden bob, then its time period will

$A$ child is sitting on a swing which performs $S.H.M$. It has minimum and maximum heights from the ground of $0.75 \,m$ and $2 \,m$ respectively. Its maximum speed will be $\left[g=10 \,m/s^2\right]$