alleryStart learning →Pendulum clocks ran slower in summer. What was the cause?
AThe rod expanded and grew longer
BThe rod shrank and grew shorter
CGravity became stronger
DThe bob became lighter
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The rod expanded and grew longer
Heat made the rod expand, so the longer pendulum swung more slowly.
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