SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The to and fro motion of a simple pendulum is an example of ____ motion.
A
Rectilinear
B
oscillatory
C
circular
D
curvilinear
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oscillatory motion is the type of motion in which an object moves to and fro about a fixed point. The swinging of a pendulum is an example of oscillatory motion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution: The to and fro motion of a simple pendulum is called Oscillatory motion.

Detailed explanation-3: -The to and fro motion of a pendulum repeats itself after a regular interval of time and hence it is said to be in periodic motion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pendulum Clock. The Pendulum in a pendulum clock makes to and fro movement. Freely hanging bob. Swing in the park. Tuning Fork. Flapping of Wings. Heartbeat. Tectonic Plates in Earthquakes. Cords of musical instruments. More items

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