What does a heavier clock pendulum do?

Answer by  Xceptional (642)

For electronic questions like this i would refer to either the user manual or consult a trained and licensed electronics expert, as there are many types, and this is broad.

Answer by  PeterAaron (408)

It will change the inertia of the dial. The weight and length of the pendulum need to be perfectly balanced to properly represent a second within the workings of the clock. If they are off the clock time will be either ahead or behind.

Answer by  saurabhp (158)

In theory, a heavier pendulum does not affect the timing that the clock keeps. If the pendulum were longer, however, it would increase the time it takes to swing, slowing the clock down. This idea sprouts from physics and the period of a pendulum, which states that the period depends on length of the pendulum and gravity.

Answer by  mprobi (28)

I have no idea how a heavier clock pendulum acts on the overal function of the clock. I would imagine that it changes the time that the clock keeps. It is possible that it adds stability or something like that. Maybe the higher the weight the faster the swing? I am still not sure.