Grandfather clocks are designed so they can be adjusted by moving the weight at the bottom of the pendulum up or down. Suppose you have a grandfather clock at home that runs fast

Which of the following adjustments of the weight would make it more accurate? (There could be more than one correct choice.)
A) Decrease the amplitude of swing by a small amount.
B) Add more mass to the weight.
C) Lower the weight.
D) Raise the weight.
E) Remove some mass from the weight.


C

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