Question

Define the terms:

(i) oscillation,

(ii) amplitude

(iii) frequency

(iv) time period as related to a simple pendulum

Answer 1

(i) Oscillation - one complete to and fro motion of the bob of pendulum

(ii) Amplitude - It is the maximum displacement of the bob from its mean position on either side

(iii) Frequency - It is the number of oscillations made in one second

(iv) Time period - It is the time taken to complete one oscillation