Oscillatory Motion: Graphical representation of oscillatory motion

The video tutorial guides viewers through a simple experiment to understand oscillatory motion. It begins with an introduction to the materials needed: paper tape, a spring, a holder, a weight, and a pencil. The experiment involves setting up these materials to observe the oscillatory motion of a weight attached to a spring. As the weight is pulled and released, the pencil traces the motion on the paper tape, demonstrating simple harmonic motion. The tutorial concludes by explaining that this motion is the simplest form of oscillatory motion.

What materials are needed for the activity described in the video?

• A paper tape, a spring, a clamp, a weight, and a pencil

• A paper tape, a rubber band, a holder, a weight, and a pencil

• A ruler, a spring, a holder, a weight, and a pen

• A paper tape, a spring, a holder, a weight, and a pencil

What is the first step in setting up the experiment?

• Attach the spring to the holder

• Fix the pencil to the weight

• Hang the weight at one end of the spring

• Roll the paper tape

What action is performed after the pencil's tip touches the midpoint of the paper tape?

• The weight is pulled upwards

• The paper tape is rolled regularly

• The pencil is removed from the weight

• The spring is detached from the holder

What shape does the pencil draw during the experiment?

• A zigzag pattern

• A circular motion

• An oscillatory motion

• A straight line

What conclusion is drawn from the experiment?

• Oscillatory motion is complex

• Simple harmonic motion is the simplest form of oscillatory motion

• The spring does not influence the motion

• The weight does not affect the motion