Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsSimple Harmonic Motion
A heavy ball is hung by a 5.0 m long string to construct a simple pendulum. It executes small oscillations. How many oscillations does it complete per second? (Assume standard acceleration due to gravity on Earth, g = 9.8 m/s ^2 ).
Options
- A0.35 Hz
- B0.70 Hz
- C1.4 Hz
- D0.70 Hz
Correct answer
D. 0.70 Hz
Step-by-step solution
The frequency of a simple pendulum is given by the formula f = 1 2 g L . Substituting the given values L = 5.0 m and g = 9.8 m/s ^2 : f = 1 2 9.8 5.0 f = 1 2 1.96 f = 1.4 2 f = 0.70 Hz