The motion of the bob of a simple pendulum is an example of-

The motion of the bob of a simple pendulum is an example of- Correct Answer Oscillatory motion

CONCEPT:

  • Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): Simple harmonic motion is a special type of periodic motion or oscillation where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement and acts in the direction opposite to that of displacement.
    • Example: Motion of an undamped pendulum, undamped spring-mass system.
  • Periodic motion is the kind of motion that is regularly repeating in equal intervals of time.
  • Oscillatory motion is regularly repeating the periodic motion.
    • ​In an oscillatory motion, an object oscillates about an equilibrium point with a maximum and minimum displacement due to the action of restoring force.
    • The motion of the bob of a simple pendulum is an example of Oscillatory motion.


EXPLANATION:

  • The motion of the bob of a simple pendulum is an example of Oscillatory motion.
  • Hence option 2 is correct.

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