To show that a simple pendulum executes simple harmonic motion,it is necessary to assume that

  • A
    Length of the pendulum is small
  • B
    Mass of the pendulum is small
  • C
    Amplitude of oscillation is small
  • D
    Acceleration due to gravity is small

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