A Simple Pendulum Has a Period T on Earth $\sqrt { 3 }$

question 20

Multiple Choice

A simple pendulum has a period T on Earth. If it were used on Planet X, where the acceleration due to gravity is 3 times what it is on Earth, what would its period be?

• A) 3T
• B) \(\sqrt { 3 }\) T
• C) T
• D) T/ \(\sqrt { 3 }\)
• E) T/3

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