AP Physics 1mediummcq1 pt
A pendulum on the Moon (g is 1/6 of Earth's) compared with the same pendulum on Earth has a period that is
A.√6 times longer
B.6 times longer
C.√6 times shorter
D.unchanged
Explanation
Core Concept
T ∝ 1/√g, so dividing g by 6 multiplies T by √6.
Correct Answer
A√6 times longer
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