What is the period of this pendulum?

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Hi,
I have this problem:

A simple pendulum of length L is suspended from the ceiling of an elevator. The elevator is accelerating upward with acceleration a.
What is the period of this pendulum?

From logic I know that T=2pi*sqrt(L/(g+a)), but when I try to find it .. I failed.
Please can I have some help to find the period ?
 
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mezarashi said:
It appears to be the right thing to do. Check calculations?

I just to help me to set up the equation .
I think I can handle the rest.

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