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Describe why the motion of a simple pendulum is classified as simple harmonic motion…
PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Oscillations · Oscillations
Problem
Describe why the motion of a simple pendulum is classified as simple harmonic motion when the angular displacement
θ
\theta
θ
is small. Your answer should refer to the form of the restoring torque acting on the pendulum.
Related theory
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
Simple harmonic motion
Oscillations
SHM kinematics
Force law in SHM
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