Two Clocks with Basic Timekeeping Mechanisms Consisting of (1)a Mass

question 31

Multiple Choice

Two clocks with basic timekeeping mechanisms consisting of (1) a mass on a spring and (2) a simple pendulum are taken to the top of a mountain.At the base of the mountain,they both keep perfect time.At the top of the mountain,

• A)neither keeps correct time.
• B)only the pendulum clock keeps correct time.
• C)only the mass-spring clock keeps correct time.
• D)both keep correct time.
• E)Not enough information is given to answer this question.

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