Simple pendulum A swings back and forth at twice the frequency of simple pendulum B. Which statement is correct?
A) Amplitude of B is twice of A.
B) Amplitude of pendulum A is twice that of B.
C) Amplitude of A is 1.41 that of B.
D) Amplitude can not be determined from data given.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The amplitude of a pendulum is independent of its frequency. The frequency of a pendulum is determined by its length and the acceleration due to gravity, not by its amplitude.

Simple Pendulum a Swings Back and Forth at Twice the Frequency