Which of the following will reduce the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum?
A
Increasing the mass of the bob
B
Decreasing the mass of the bob
C
Increasing the length of the string
D
Decreasing the length of the string
E
Increasing the amplitude of oscillation
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The swing rate of a pendulum is determined by its length. The longer the pendulum, the slower the pendulum swings and vice-versa.
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