$A$ simple pendulum consisting of a mass $M$ attached to a string of length $L$ is released from rest at an angle $\alpha$. $A$ pin is located at a distance $l$ below the pivot point. When the pendulum swings down,the string hits the pin as shown in the figure. The maximum angle $\theta$ which the string makes with the vertical after hitting the pin is:

  • A
    $\cos^{-1}\left[ \frac{L\cos \alpha + l}{L - l} \right]$
  • B
    $\cos^{-1}\left[ \frac{L\cos \alpha - l}{L - l} \right]$
  • C
    $\cos^{-1}\left[ \frac{L\cos \alpha + l}{L + l} \right]$
  • D
    $\cos^{-1}\left[ \frac{L\cos \alpha - l}{L + l} \right]$

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