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The maximum displacement of bob from its mean position on either side is called : (1) Period of oscillation (2) Frequency of oscillation (3) Amplitude (4) Oscillation

February 5, 2024

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Amplitude

Reason — The maximum displacement of a bob from its mean position on either side is called the amplitude of oscillation. It is denoted by the letter a or A and is measured in metres (m).

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The maximum displacement of bob from its mean position on either side is called : (1) Period of oscillation (2) Frequency of oscillation (3) Amplitude (4) Oscillation

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