Multiple choice

Why does a pendulum clock lose time during summers?

  1. The length of the pendulum decreases.

  2. The length of the pendulum increases.

  3. The mass of the bob increases.

  4. The acceleration due to gravity increases during summers.

  5. Amplitude of the pendulum clock increases.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The length of the pendulum increases during summers due to which the time period increases. So, the pendulum takes a longer time to complete one oscillation. Therefore, a pendulum clock loses time during summers.

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