What is the period of the Great Clock's, Big Ben, pendulum.

Guillermo May

Guillermo May

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2023-03-09

What is the period of the Great Clock's, Big Ben, pendulum.

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Beginner2023-03-10Added 2 answers

Every half swing it unlocks the escape mechanism and releases the gear train. Once every two seconds, this occurs. Consequently, the pendulum has a 4 second period.

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