$A$ simple pendulum of length $1\,m$ is allowed to oscillate with an amplitude of $2^o$. It collides elastically with a wall inclined at $1^o$ to the vertical. Its time period will be: (use $g = \pi^2$)

Answer the following questions:
$(a)$ The time period of a particle in $SHM$ depends on the force constant $k$ and mass $m$ of the particle: $T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$. $A$ simple pendulum executes $SHM$ approximately. Why then is the time period of a pendulum independent of the mass of the pendulum?
$(b)$ The motion of a simple pendulum is approximately simple harmonic for small angle oscillations. For larger angles of oscillation,a more involved analysis shows that $T$ is greater than $2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$. Think of a qualitative argument to appreciate this result.
$(c)$ $A$ man with a wristwatch on his hand falls from the top of a tower. Does the watch give correct time during the free fall?
$(d)$ What is the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum mounted in a cabin that is freely falling under gravity?

$A$ pendulum suspended from the ceiling of a train oscillates with a time period $2 \ s$,when the train is accelerating at $10 \ m/s^2$. What will be its time period when the train retards at $10 \ m/s^2$?

The bob of a simple pendulum of length $L$ is released from a position of small angular displacement $\theta$. Its linear displacement at time $t$ is ($g =$ acceleration due to gravity).

$A$ pendulum is hung from the roof of a sufficiently high building and is moving freely to and fro like a simple harmonic oscillator. The acceleration of the bob of the pendulum is $20 \; m/s^2$ at a distance of $5 \; m$ from the mean position. The time period of oscillation is

$A$ pendulum clock that keeps correct time on the earth is taken to the moon. It will run (given that $g_{Moon} = g_{Earth}/6$):