For a Simple Pendulum to Have a Period of 1

question 114

Multiple Choice

For a simple pendulum to have a period of 1 s it must have a length of

• A)1.0 m
• B)0.25 m
• C)9.8 m
• D)4.0 m
• E)2.7 m

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Definitions:

Leon Festinger

An American social psychologist renowned for developing the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the psychological discomfort resulting from holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes.

Theory

A general principle or set of principles proposed to explain how a number of separate facts are related.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Inconsistencies

Occurrences of being in conflict or not being consistent in thoughts, behaviors, or actions.