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How can a pendulum clock that runs slow be made to go faster?

Correct answer C. Reducing the length of the rod

Explanation

A pendulum's period is T = 2π√(L/g), so shortening the rod reduces the period and makes the clock tick faster; the bob's mass has no effect.

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