$A$ simple pendulum,suspended from the ceiling of a lift,has a period of oscillation $T$,when the lift is at rest. If the lift starts moving upwards with an acceleration $a = 3g$,then the new period will be

  • A
    $2 T$
  • B
    $4 T$
  • C
    $\frac{T}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{T}{2}$

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