Assume that the Earth is a solid sphere of uniform density and a tunnel is dug along its diameter. When a part…

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Assume that the Earth is a solid sphere of uniform density and a tunnel is dug along its diameter. When a particle is released in this tunnel, it executes a simple harmonic motion. The mass of the particle is $100 \, \text{g}$ . The time period of the motion of the particle will be (approximately):

A
$24 \, \text{hours}$
B
$1 \, \text{hour} \; 24 \, \text{minutes}$
C
$1 \, \text{hour} \; 40 \, \text{minutes}$
D
$12 \, \text{hours}$

Accepted Answer

B. $$1 \, 	ext{hour} \; 24 \, 	ext{minutes}$$

Answer

A. $$24 \, 	ext{hours}$$

Answer

C. $$1 \, 	ext{hour} \; 40 \, 	ext{minutes}$$

Answer

D. $$12 \, 	ext{hours}$$

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