At the top of a tall tower the acceleration due to gravity is less than its value at…

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations

Problem

At the top of a tall tower the acceleration due to gravity is

0.3\%

less than its value at sea level. What will be the percentage change in the time period of a simple pendulum of length

1.25\,\text{m}

when moved from sea level to the top of the tower? (a) Increases by

0.075\%

(b) Increases by

0.30\%

0.15\%

(d) Increases by

0.45\%