Question

4. Explain the following terms associated with a simple pendulum:
a. mean position b. one complete oscillation
c. amplitude
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) It is the starting position of any particle. it is also known as equilibrium position. it's equation is Asinwt.

b) when the particle starts the motion from extreme position A and go to extreme position B and then come back to extreme A. hence, it is called one complete oscillation.

c) it is the one fourth of distance of one oscillation. A/4