The rate of which clock is regulated by putting a coin on its pendulum?

Correct answer: Big Ben

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RockNRollMama82
RockNRollMama82
As a radio disc jockey, back in the day when we played vinyl, we'd oftentimes put a dime or 2 on the needle compartment to make certain the needle would stay in place after the grooves had worn out due to overplay of the record.
Player #21216801
Player #21216801
I’ve always enjoyed informative comments but the people that nitpick so much must have terribly sad lives.
SpencerAThompson
SpencerAThompson
Big Ben is the bell in the tower not the clock.
Player #30754693
Player #30754693
The period of a pendulum is not affected by its weight, just its length from the pivot to the center of mass. When you put coins higher up on the pendulum you also move the center of mass up and you'll get a "shorter" and therefore faster pendulum.
Player #31034244
Player #31034244
“Affects”...
Player #5645628
Player #5645628
does adding weight not slow a pendulum?
Player Say what!?
Player Say what!?
SpencerAThompson, Yes, as it is explained in the description.
Player #25658627
Player #25658627
SpencerAThompson, that's what it says
Ben
Ben
Player #31390312, not sure but I recognise the face 🤣
Player #33770797
Player #33770797
SpencerAThompson, it's named QE2 tower also had the names of St Stephens tower and simply the clock tower
Neil
Neil
Big Ben refers to the bell in the Palace of Westminster Clock Tower. The correct answer should be The Palace of Westminster Clock
jo
jo
Big Ben is the bell actually and not the clock.
baymax
baymax
Player #31390312, try to Google it, maybe that'll tell you.
Player #31390312
Player #31390312
SpencerAThompson, what is the clock called?
Alex
Alex
the pic gave it away
Nannad
Nannad
Player #21216801, agreed 👍
Nannad
Nannad
SpencerAThompson, That is exactly what it says 🙄
tunegrabber
tunegrabber
interesting. I wonder how many coins have been stacked at one time? or if it ever gets back to no coins?
LindyLou
LindyLou
Snowman 64, but not in this case because it's the wrong answer
LindyLou
LindyLou
Player #2512936, No it doesn't...Big Ben is the bell not the clock. the question is flawed
Player #2512936
Player #2512936
The picture showed The answer.
Kat
Kat
Snowman 64, you can also learn a lot by watching PBS. That's where I learned this. 😊