How do the tension of the cord and the force of gravity affect a pendulum?
A. they are the competing forces that act on a pendulum as it swings.
B. they are the two factors that affect the period of a pendulum.
C. they determine what type of pendulum it will be.
D. they have no effect on a pendulum.

Help me pretty please!

Question

How do the tension of the cord and the force of gravity affect a pendulum?
A. they are the competing forces that act on a pendulum as it swings.
B. they are the two factors that affect the period of a pendulum.
C. they determine what type of pendulum it will be.
D. they have no effect on a pendulum.

Help me pretty please!

haseeb96 · Answer

D is the correct answer

surry99 · Answer

@Haseeb96 is wrong...draw a FBD of a pendulum and the answer will be apparent

anonymous · Answer

@alamex The answer is A I believe

anonymous · Answer

THANK YOU GUYS!!!! @DV9K9 and @surry99