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Which of the following will reduce the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum?

Which of the following will reduce the frequency of oscillation of a simple pendulum?
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  • A Increasing the mass of the bob
  • B Decreasing the mass of the bob
  • C Increasing the length of the string
  • D Decreasing the length of the string
  • E Increasing the amplitude of oscillation
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The swing rate of a pendulum is determined by its length. The longer the pendulum, the slower the pendulum swings and vice-versa.

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