Question: Suppose that a grandfather clock (a simple pendulum) is running slowly; that is, the time it takes to complete each cycle is longer than it

Suppose that a grandfather clock (a simple pendulum) is running slowly; that is, the time it takes to complete each cycle is longer than it should be. Should you 

(a) shorten or 

(b) lengthen 

the pendulum to make the clock keep attain the preferred time?


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