Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

For a pendulum, how does frequency vary with length

  1. The same way

  2. Inversely

  3. As a multiple

  4. Directly
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B Correct answer
Explanation

For a simple pendulum, frequency f = (1/2π)√(g/L), meaning frequency decreases as length increases. It's inversely proportional to the square root of length, so 'inversely' is the correct choice among the given options. A longer pendulum swings fewer times per second.

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