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A boy timed 30 oscillations of a certain pendulum thrice and obtained 1min. 10s, 1min. ...

A boy timed 30 oscillations of a certain pendulum thrice and obtained 1min. 10s, 1min. 12s and 1min. 7s respectively.The mean period of oscillation of the pendulum is
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  • A 0.14s
  • B 0.43s
  • C 2.32s
  • D 6.97s
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Total time = (3 x 60) + 29
= 209sec
period \(\frac{t}{n}\) = \(\frac{209}{90}\)
= 2.32sec

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