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Which of the following cannot be used for measuring time in a spaceship orbiting around the earth ?

A

quartz watch

B

atomic clock

C

electric clock

D

pendulum clock

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The correct Answer is:
D
In a spceship which is orbiting around the earth , g=0 . So ,a pendulum clock can not be used for measuring time .
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