Simple Pendulum

Understanding Simple Pendulum in a simple way

OBJECTIVE

To create a video representation on the simple pendulum that will help students to understand the concept of simple pendulum, its components, and its motion.

ANIMATION

QUIZ

1. A simple pendulum consists of a small metallic ball attached to a:

a) long wooden stick b) heavy rope c) light string d) thick wire

2. The time taken for one complete oscillation of a simple pendulum is called its:

a) amplitude b) frequency c) period d) wavelength

3. Which of the following factors affect the time period of a simple pendulum?

a) amplitude b) weight of the ball c) length of the string d) both b and c

4. The time period of a simple pendulum depends on its:

a) mass b) length c) angle of displacement d) both a and b

5. The motion of a simple pendulum is an example of:

a) linear motion b) circular motion c) oscillatory motion d) rotational motion

6. A simple pendulum is said to be in equilibrium when:

a) it is at rest b) it is oscillating c) the tension in the string is maximum d) the net force on the ball is zero

CREATORS

Somya

(Project Associate, Team Jigyasa)

CSIR-NPL

Presented by CSIR NPL