A Pendulum Is Transported from Sea-Level, Where the Acceleration Due

question 41

Multiple Choice

A pendulum is transported from sea-level, where the acceleration due to gravity g is 9.80 m/s², to the bottom of Death Valley. At this location, the period of the pendulum is decreased by 3.00%. What is the value of g in Death Valley?

• A)9.22 m/s²
• B)9.51 m/s²
• C)9.80 m/s²
• D)10.1 m/s²
• E)10.4 m/s²

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