6. Th e longer a pendulum is, the longer it takes to swing. Th erefore, when the pendulum of a clock is lengthened, the clock slows down.

Determine whether the following arguments are best interpreted as being inductive or deductive. Also state the criteria you use in reaching your decision (i.e., the presence of indicator words, the nature of the inferential link between premises and conclusion, or the character or form of argumentation).