An object of mass $3 \,kg$ is tied by a string of negligible mass to a ceiling and held such that the string is taut. The object is released suddenly such that the string remains taut. Its acceleration when released is (acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \,ms^{-2}$) (in $\,ms^{-2}$)

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?

If a simple pendulum is taken to a place where $g$ decreases by $4\%$,then the time period

$A$ man with a wrist watch and a pendulum clock rises to the top of a $TV$ tower. Both the wrist watch and the pendulum clock accidentally fall from the top of the tower. Then:

Which vector in the figures best represents the acceleration of a pendulum mass at the intermediate point in its swing?

The time period of a simple pendulum of length $L$ is $T_1$. The time period of a uniform rod of the same length $L$ suspended from one end and oscillating in a vertical plane is $T_2$. The amplitude of oscillation is small in both cases. Then the ratio $\frac{T_1}{T_2}$ is: