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Why did Huygens mount cycloidal guides next to the pivot?
ATo equalise the period
BTo reduce bob mass
CTo cool the rod
DTo lengthen the cord
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To equalise the period
The cycloid arc makes the period the same for every amplitude.
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