The bob of pendulum clock is made of iron . If a magnet is placed below the central position of the bob , it will:

Question

• Start gaining time
• Start losing time
• Still give correct time
• stop working

Answer 1

Option " start losing time " will be correct answer

Explanation

Placing a magnet below the central position of an iron bob of a pendulum will enhance the effective force of restoration towards the equilibrium position as the magnetic force will act downward along with the gravitational pull.

Hence time period will be shorter