A Simple Pendulum Is Suspended from the Ceiling of an Elevator

question 41

Multiple Choice

A simple pendulum is suspended from the ceiling of an elevator. The elevator is accelerating upwards with acceleration a. The period of this pendulum, in terms of its length L, g and a is:

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Definitions:

MG

Could refer to myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles.

Compresses

Pieces of material, often cloth, applied under pressure to a specific area of the body to relieve discomfort or stop bleeding.

Abdomen

The part of the body that contains the digestive organs, bounded by the diaphragm and the pelvis.

SOB

Stands for shortness of breath, a symptom in which a person finds it difficult to breathe or catch their breath, often indicative of respiratory or cardiac conditions.