A simple pendulum consists of a small metallic ball or a piece of stone suspended from a rigid stand...........

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A simple pendulum consists of a small metallic ball or a piece of stone suspended

from a rigid stand by a thread. The metallic ball is called the ______ of the pendulum.

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SSC MTS 18th October 2021 Shift-2

bob

knob

hinge

head

- A simple pendulum consists of a weight hanging from a fixed point, swinging freely under the influence of gravity.

- The metallic ball or stone hanging from the thread is called the "bob" of the pendulum.

- Option 1: Bob - This is the correct term used to describe the weight at the end of the pendulum.

- Option 2: Knob - This generally refers to a rounded handle or control, not applicable in this context.

- Option 3: Hinge - Refers to a movable joint or mechanism, not related to pendulums.

- Option 4: Head - Generally refers to the top part of a structure, not used here.

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