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What is the effect on the time period of a pendulum clock when taken to the Moon, and why?

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1It decreases because 'g' is higher on the Moon.
2It increases because 'g' is lower (1/6) on the Moon.✓
3It remains the same.
4It decreases because 'g' is lower (1/6) on the Moon.

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It increases because 'g' is lower (1/6) on the Moon.

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