Consider the Two Pendulums Shown in the Figure

question 32

Multiple Choice

Consider the two pendulums shown in the figure.The one on the left has a 2.0-kg mass attached to a 3.0-m long string,while the one on the right has two 1.0-kg masses that are separated by a 2.0-m long string and then hung from another 2.0-m string.Which pendulum will have a shorter period?

• A)The one on the left.
• B)The one on the right.
• C)They will have the same period.
• D)There is not enough information to determine the answer.

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