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The pendulum in a grandfather clock is made of brass and keeps perfect time at 18.1 degree C. How much time is gained or lost in a year if the clock is kept at 24.3 degree C? Assume the frequency dependence on length for a simple pendulum applies. Enter a positive number for a gain, negative for a loss.

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This includes a calculation for time gained or lost due to a pendulum being maintained at a certain temperature.

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