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At Murree Hills, assuming the value of g changes, what happens to a one-second duration if a simple pendulum is used as the time standard?

Correct answer B. Increase

Explanation

The value of g is smaller at higher altitude, and since T = 2π√(l/g), the pendulum's period lengthens, so each 'second' it marks becomes longer.

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