Question

Give two practical applications of simple harmonic motion.

Answer 1

Application:-

(1) The simple pendulum is used in clock to keep time.Here time is calculated the time period.

(2)car shock absorber is anthoer example of use of S.H.M.Here springs are attached to the wheels of cap.When car hits bumper , the wheel rises compressing the spring attached to it and car body remain stationary.after crossing bumper the restoring force of compressed spring brings car wheel to is initial position.