The graph shown was obtained from the experimental measurements of the period of oscillation T for different masses M placed in the scale on the lower end of the spring balance. The most likely reason for the line not passing through the origin is that
a) |
Spring did not obey Hook’s law |
b) |
Amplitude of oscillation was too large |
c) |
Clock used needed regulation |
d) |
Mass of the pan was not neglected |
The graph shown was obtained from the experimental measurements of the period of oscillation T for different masses M placed in the scale on the lower end of the spring balance. The most likely reason for the line not passing through the origin is that
a) |
Spring did not obey Hook’s law |
b) |
Amplitude of oscillation was too large |
c) |
Clock used needed regulation |
d) |
Mass of the pan was not neglected |
(d) When no weight is placed in pan, and shows some value, it means, the pan is not weightless and hence, the mass of the pan cannot be neglected. |