Which of the Following Combinations of Variables Results in the Greatest

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations of variables results in the greatest period for a pendulum?

• A) length = L, mass = M, and maximum angular displacement = 3 degrees
• B) length = 2L, mass = M/2, and maximum angular displacement = 1 degree
• C) length = 1.5L, mass = 2M, and maximum angular displacement = 2 degrees
• D) length = L, mass = M, and maximum angular displacement = degrees
• E) length = L, mass = 4M, and maximum angular displacement = 4 degrees

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