A pendulum is set in motion. Consider what will happen to the frequency or perio

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A pendulum is set in motion.  Consider what will happen to the frequency or period in each of the following situations. (Increase,decrease or Same)

If the acceleration due to gravity is decreased (suppose you travel to the surface of the moon), the frequency will _______.
If the amplitude of the motion is doubled, the period will ______.
If the length of the pendulum is cut in half, the period will _______.
If the mass of the pendulum is doubled, the period will _______.
If the length of the pendulum is cut in half, the frequency will _______.

Explanation / Answer

T = 2*pi*sqrt(L/g) f = 1/T a). decrease b). same c). decrease d). same e). increase

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