Question

What is the main difference between a conical pendulum and a simple pendulum?

Options

• No tension in conical pendulum

• Conical moves in a circle; simple pendulum simply swings

• Conical is faster

• No gravity on conical pendulum

Answer 1

Conical moves in a circle; simple pendulum simply swings

Explanation:

A simple pendulum swings back and forth; a conical pendulum moves in a horizontal circle.