Simple Pendulum

Which of the following correctly identifies the parts of a simple pendulum?

• A) Bob, String, Amplitude

• B) String, Point of Suspension, Bob

• C) Amplitude, Point of Suspension, Bob

Which of the following variables affects the time period of a simple pendulum the most?

• A) Mass of the bob

• B) Length of the string

• C) Material of the bob

• D) Angle of release

A pendulum is swinging back and forth. If you replace the metal bob with a wooden one of the same shape and size, what will happen to the time period of the pendulum?

• A) The time period will increase

• B) The time period will decrease

• C) The time period will stay the same

Which of these does not affect the period of a pendulum?

• length

• gravity

• mass

Which would have the longest period?

Pendulum A: A 200-g mass attached to a 1.0-m length string

Pendulum B: A 400-g mass attached to a 0.5-m length string

• A

• B

• Same

Which of these devices relies on the principle of a pendulum to function accurately?

• A) A digital clock

• B) A grandfather clock

• C) A bicycle

• D) A thermometer