By What Factor Should the Length of a Simple Pendulum

question 18

Multiple Choice

By what factor should the length of a simple pendulum be changed if the period of vibration were to be quadrupled?

• A) 16
• B) 4.0
• C) 0.25
• D) 1/16

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Coupon Rate

The percentage rate of interest a bond yields annually, based on its nominal value.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the due date, considering all interest payments and the capital gain or loss.

Semiannually

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Fisher Formula

An equation used in economics and finance that describes the relationship between nominal interest rates, real interest rates, and the inflation rate.