Question

A simple pendulum executes ……………………. motion.

Answer 1

1. A simple pendulum executes an oscillatory motion.
2. The to and fro motion of an object about its mean position is called oscillatory motion.
3. Movement of a simple pendulum, movement of a swing, movement of the needle in a sewing machine are the examples of oscillatory motion.

Hence, a simple pendulum executes oscillatory motion.