Which one of the following sets of amplitudes (in degrees) will allow a simple…
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Problem
Which one of the following sets of amplitudes (in degrees) will allow a simple pendulum to be treated as performing simple harmonic motion with negligible error in the period formula?
(a) 6∘,8∘
(b) 8∘,10∘
(c) 2∘,4∘
(d) 2∘,4∘,6∘