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

(a) remain the same 

(b) decrease 

(c) increase 

(d) first (b) then (c)

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Correct option  (a) remain the same 

Explanation:

 The time period of a simple pendulum is given by T =2π√l/g, which is independent of the mass of the bob. Therefore if we replace the metal bob of the simple pendulum with a wooden bob, the time period of the pendulum remains the same  

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