A simple pendulum of length is set into small oscillations at a place where

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Problem

A simple pendulum of length

1.0\,\text{m}

is set into small oscillations at a place where

g = 9.8\,\text{m s}^{-2}

. Calculate its frequency of oscillation (in hertz). (a)

1.59\,\text{Hz}

(b)

0.50\,\text{Hz}

(c)

0.16\,\text{Hz}

(d)

2.0\,\text{Hz}