MCQ
A seconds pendulum is suspended in an elevator moving with a constant speed in the downward direction. The periodic time (T) of that pendulum is
  • A
    less than two seconds
  • equal to two seconds
  • C
    greater than two seconds
  • D
    very much greater than two seconds.

Answer

Correct option: B.
equal to two seconds
equal to two seconds

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