The period of a simple pendulum, with very short swings, is approximated by
T = 2 pi (L/G)(0.5)
More complex pendulums, or pendulums with greater than insignificant swing, have more complex equations, usually to correct for circular error.
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A longer pendulum has a longer period.
Height does not affect the period of a pendulum.
The period of a pendulum is affected by the angle created by the swing of the pendulum, the length of the attachment to the mass, and the weight of the mass on the end of the pendulum.
multiply the length of the pendulum by 4, the period doubles. the period is proportional to the square of the pendulum length.
Increase the length of the pendulum