A simple pendulum has period on Earth. If its length is multiplied by 4 and it is taken to a planet where gravitational acceleration is , what is its new period?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

The period formula is . With and , the new ratio is . Taking the square root gives , so .

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