Question

Which of these is an example of oscillatory motion?

• A. The motion of a stone dropped from a roof
• B. The motion of pendulum of a wall clock
• C. The motion of a rocket
• D. The motion of a car on a straight path

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The motion of pendulum of a wall clock

The to and fro motion of a body about a mean position is called oscillatory motion. A motion of a pendulum is oscillatory motion. A pendulum swings to and fro continuously.

All the other motion given in the option move in a straight path, so these are in linear motion.