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Which of the following changes will increase the frequency of an oscillating pendulum?

a. an increase in the mass of the pendulum.
b. an increase in the initial height of release.
c. an increase in the length of the rope.
d. more than one of the above
e. none of the above
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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Increasing the length of string to which the bob is attached, increases the radius of the circle on which the bob moves; and therefore, the frequency, or number of back and forth swings in a set time frame, will be less.

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