Question

b. The resting position of a bob of pendulum is called _______________________position.

Answer 1

Answer:

The resting position of a bob of pendulum is called equilibrium position.

Answer 2

The resting position of a bob of a pendulum is called equilibrium position.

Explanation:

• A string hangs with an overhead support is a pendulum.
• The object hanging on the pendulum string is called a pendulum bob and it may be ball, car etc.
• By using the pivot, the pendulum string is attached to the overhead.
• The movement of the pendulum bob is known as oscillation and it is oscillated back and forth.
• The pendulum hangs straight down at rest position and it is called as equilibrium position.
• The maximum displacement of the pendulum from the rest position is the amplitude.