Q996
Which of the following is an example of simple harmonic motion?
A.
Earth spinning on its axis
B.
Simple pendulum motion
AnswerC.
Ball bouncing on floor
D.
Motion of a ceiling fan
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
When a body moves about a mean position in such a way that the acceleration is proportional to the displacement and is always directed towards the mean position, the body is said to execute a simple harmonic motion. The motion of a simple pendulum falls under this category.