The equation used to predict the theoretical period Ty of a simple pendulum assumes a small amplitude of oscillation. A student builds a pendulum by attaching one end of a string of known length to the ceiling and the other end to a small solid sphere. The sphere is pulled back so the string makes a 5 angle with the vertical and released from rest with a theoretical amplitude of Oscillation At The student measures the resulting experimental period Tg and after the sphere makes several oscillations, measures the experiment oscillation. In the absence of air resistance, T T and A. Which of the following best explains how air resistance affects the results of the experiment?
A) with resistance because the sphere will speed up
B) With air resistance As , because although the sphere slows down, it also will travel for a greater time
C) With resistance because the sphere will travel a greater distance
D) With air resistance, 7>7y, because the sphere will slow down
E) with resistance because although the sphere slows down, also will travel shorter distance