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What is a simple pendulum? Mention its uses.


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  1. A simple pendulum consists of a light, inextensible and flexible string carrying a heavy but small object, called bob, at its end.
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  3. It is used in pendulum clocks.
  4. It is used to find acceleration due to gravity.
  5. It is used to musical instruments like triangle.

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