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A pendulum clock ran slower at Cayenne than at Paris. What did Richer deduce?
AGravity was higher there
BAir was denser there
CThe clock was damaged
DGravity was lower there
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Gravity was lower there
A slower clock means a longer period, which means weaker gravity at Cayenne.
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