The Period of a Pendulum Is 2

question 19

Multiple Choice

The period of a pendulum is 2.0 s in a stationary inertial frame of reference.What is its period when measured by an observer moving at a speed of 0.60 c with respect to the inertial frame of reference?

• A)1.2 s
• B)1.6 s
• C)2.5 s
• D)3.3 s

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