Two clocks with basic timekeeping mechanisms consisting of (1)a mass on a spring and (2)a simple pendulum are taken to the top of a mountain.At the base of the mountain,they both keep perfect time.At the top of the mountain,
A)neither keeps correct time.
B)only the pendulum clock keeps correct time.
C)only the mass-spring clock keeps correct time.
D)both keep correct time.
E)Not enough information is given to answer this question.

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The pendulum clock's timekeeping depends on gravity, which is weaker at higher altitudes, causing it to run slower. The mass-spring clock's timekeeping is not affected by gravity, so it continues to keep correct time.

Two Clocks with Basic Timekeeping Mechanisms Consisting of (1)a Mass