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The document is a worksheet on simple pendulums, covering definitions, multiple choice questions, true or false statements, short answer prompts, and calculation practice. Key concepts include cycle, oscillation, period, frequency, and their relationships. It also includes a bonus question for drawing a diagram of a simple pendulum.

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Simple_Pendulum_Worksheet

The document is a worksheet on simple pendulums, covering definitions, multiple choice questions, true or false statements, short answer prompts, and calculation practice. Key concepts include cycle, oscillation, period, frequency, and their relationships. It also includes a bonus question for drawing a diagram of a simple pendulum.

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Simple Pendulum Worksheet

Definitions

1. Cycle: A complete motion from one extreme position, through the equilibrium point, to the
opposite extreme, and back again.
2. Oscillation: One complete to-and-fro motion of the pendulum. For a simple pendulum, a cycle
and an oscillation are the same.
3. Period (T): The time taken to complete one oscillation. Unit: seconds (s).
4. Frequency (f): The number of oscillations per second. Unit: Hertz (Hz).
5. Relationship: T = 1/f and f = 1/T.

Part A: Multiple Choice (5 Questions)

1. What is the time taken by a pendulum to complete one oscillation called?


a) Frequency b) Amplitude c) Period d) Cycle

2. Which factor does not affect the time period of a simple pendulum?
a) Length of the string b) Mass of the bob c) Gravity d) Initial angle of swing

3. What is the unit of frequency for a simple pendulum?


a) Seconds b) Hertz (Hz) c) Meters d) Kilograms

4. If a pendulum completes 20 oscillations in 10 seconds, what is its frequency?


a) 1 Hz b) 2 Hz c) 0.5 Hz d) 10 Hz

5. The maximum displacement of the pendulum from its rest position is called:
a) Cycle b) Period c) Amplitude d) Velocity

Part B: True or False (3 Questions)

6. ______ The length of the pendulum affects its time period.


7. ______ The mass of the bob affects the frequency of a simple pendulum.
8. ______ One oscillation is the motion from one extreme position to the other and back.

Part C: Short Answer (2 Questions)


9. Define the term time period of a simple pendulum.
_______________________________________________________________

10. How does increasing the length of a pendulum affect its time period? Explain briefly.
_______________________________________________________________

Part D: Calculation Practice (2 Questions)

11. A pendulum completes 15 cycles in 5 seconds. Calculate its period (T) and frequency (f).
T = 1/f and f = Number of cycles / time.

12. If a pendulum has a time period of 0.5 seconds, what is its frequency?
f = 1/T

Bonus Question (Optional)

Draw a diagram of a simple pendulum, labeling the bob, string length, and mean position.

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