A pendulum clock is brought to Mars. How does the bob move on Mars as compared to on Earth?
(Points : 5)
It runs faster.

It runs slower.

It keeps time just as on Earth.

The effect depends on the amplitude of the swing.

Question

A pendulum clock is brought to Mars. How does the bob move on Mars as compared to on Earth?
(Points : 5)
       It runs faster.

       It runs slower.

       It keeps time just as on Earth.

       The effect depends on the amplitude of the swing.

irishboy123 · Answer

Period of oscillation T = 2pi root(L/g)

g smaller so T bigger so runs 'slower'