A simple pendulum is transported from Earth to Planet X

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations

Problem

A simple pendulum is transported from Earth to Planet X, where the gravitational field magnitude is four times greater than on Earth. Assuming the pendulum’s length and amplitude are unchanged, determine how its period on Planet X compares to its period on Earth.

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