Pendulum clock at altitude (figure inconsistent): A beat-seconds pendulum that keeps correct time at sea level loses 27 s per day at the top of a mountain. Using the given Earth radius (stated as 600 km), estimate the mountain height above sea level.

Civil Engineering Applied Mechanics Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
  • A
    500 metres
  • B
    1000 metres
  • C
    1500 metres
  • D
    2000 metres
  • E
    25000 metres

Answer

Correct Answer: 2000 metres

Explanation

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