A clock keeps accurate time when the length of its simple pendulum is L.If the length of the pendulum is increased a small amount,which of the following is true?
A)The clock will run slow.
B)The clock will run fast.
C)The clock will continue to keep accurate time.
D)The answer cannot be determined without knowing the final length of the pendulum.
E)The answer cannot be determined without knowing the percentage increase in the length of the pendulum.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the square root of its length. Increasing the length of the pendulum increases its period, meaning it will take longer to complete one oscillation. Therefore, the clock will run slower.

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