A grandfather clock that is regulated by a pendulum is orbiting the Earth aboard the space station. Compared to an identical clock on Earth, the grandfather clock aboard the space station will
A) run fast.
B) keep time at the same rate.
C) run slow.
D) not run at all.

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In the microgravity environment of the space station, the pendulum in the grandfather clock cannot oscillate as it relies on Earth's gravity to function. Without the force of gravity to pull the pendulum back and forth, the clock will not run at all.

A Grandfather Clock That Is Regulated by a Pendulum Is