AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Past multiple choice · Question 12 · Calculator allowed
Pendulum and spring on a heavier planet
A pendulum and a mass on a spring each take one second per cycle on Earth. Predict their periods on a planet the same size with twice the mass.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 12 in AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2024. It starts on page 190 of the PDF. A graphing calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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