Question
The time period of a pendulum when taken to the Moon
would:Solution
Since the pendulum rate will increase with an increase in gravity, and local gravity varies with latitude and elevation on Earth, pendulum clocks must be readjusted to keep time after a move. For example, a pendulum clock moved from sea level to 4000 feet will lose 16 seconds per day.
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3. Askini : Che...
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1. It is the largest monolithic structure in the world.
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2.They are ...
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