Which of the following will reduce the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum?
PHYSICS
WAEC 1992
Which of the following will reduce the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum?
- A. Increasing the mass of the bob
- B. Decreasing the mass of the bob
- C. Increasing the length of the string
- D. Decreasing the length of the string
Correct Answer: C. Increasing the length of the string
Explanation
The swing rate of a pendulum is determined by its length. The longer the pendulum, the slower the pendulum swings and vice-versa.
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