If the Torsion Constant of the Suspension Fiber in the Cavendish

question 55

Multiple Choice

If the torsion constant of the suspension fiber in the Cavendish experiment were doubled, what would happen to the frequency of oscillation? The last two answers have been rounded to 2 significant figures.

• A) It would double.
• B) It would halve.
• C) It would increase by a factor of 1.4.
• D) It would decrease by a factor of 0.71.

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