The Metal Of A Pendulum Clock Has A Coefficient Of Expansion As K. Its Period Is 2 S At 15oC. If The Temperature Increases To 25oC, Shall The Clock:

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Question

The metal of a pendulum clock has a coefficient of expansion as K. Its period is 2 s at 15oC. If the temperature increases to 25oC, shall the clock:

Solution

Correct option is

Lose time

When temperature rises, t goes up and hence clock runs slow or loses time.

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