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Define the terms : oscillation
Define the following in connection with a simple pendulum.
Oscillation
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Solution 1
Oscillation: One complete to and fro motion of the pendulum is called one oscillation.
Solution 2
“One complete to and fro motion of the pendulum” is called an oscillation.
i.e., motion of bob from B to C and then C to B is one oscillation.
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