Gravitation Question 8

Question: In order to find time, the astronaut orbiting in an earth satellite should use[DPMT 1982]

Options:

A) A pendulum clock

B) A watch having main spring to keep it going

C) Either a pendulum clock or a watch

D) Neither a pendulum clock nor a watch

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In pendulum clock the time period depends on the value of g, while in spring watch, the time period is independent of the value of g.



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