Exploring Simple Pendulum Concepts

What type of motion does a simple pendulum exhibit when displaced from its equilibrium position and released?

• Linear motion

• Circular motion

• Simple harmonic motion

• Random motion

In the context of a simple pendulum, what does damping refer to?

• Increase in amplitude over time

• Decrease in amplitude over time

• Constant amplitude over time

• Change in pendulum length

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the period of a simple pendulum?

• Length of the pendulum

• Mass of the bob

• Gravitational acceleration

• Amplitude of swing (for small angles)

What is the primary application of a pendulum in clocks?

• To provide a source of energy

• To regulate the timekeeping mechanism

• To enhance the aesthetic design

• To measure temperature changes

Which of the following is the equation for the restoring force in a simple pendulum?

Which of the following describes the motion of a damped pendulum?

• The pendulum swings indefinitely with constant amplitude

• The pendulum comes to rest after some time

• The pendulum's amplitude increases over time

• The pendulum's frequency increases over time

What is the effect of increasing the mass of the pendulum bob on the period of a simple pendulum?

• The period increases

• The period decreases

• The period remains unchanged

• The period becomes zero