To show that a simple pendulum executes simple harmonic motion, it is necessary to assume that

  • A

    Length of the pendulum is small

  • B

    Mass of the pendulum is small

  • C

    Amplitude of oscillation is small

  • D

    Acceleration due to gravity is small

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