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Question
A slow pendulum clock can be sped up by __________?
A
Increasing the length of the rod
B
Increasing the weight of the bob
C
Reducing the length of the rod
✓ Official correct answer
D
Reducing the weight of the bob
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A
Increasing the length of the rod
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B
Increasing the weight of the bob
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C
Reducing the length of the rod
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D
Reducing the weight of the bob
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Explanation
Shortening the pendulum (reducing rod length) raises its frequency.
Hence the keyed answer is Reducing the length of the rod.
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