February 22, 2025

Mechanical Watch Pendulum-Like Mechanism and the Principle of Accurate Time Measurement

 In a mechanical wristwatch, which part works in the same wayas a pendulum in a clock?  The discovery of which principle made the accurate measurementof time possible? What is this principle? Explain with a diagram.   Solution & Explanation Answer to Q1 In a mechanical wristwatch, the balance wheel (often combinedwith a spiral hairspring) functions …

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Uniform vs. Non-Uniform Motion, Pendulum Oscillations, and Speed Conversion

Questions Q1. A car travels along a circular racing track at a constant speed of 100 km/h.Does it have uniform motion? Justify. Q2. A simple pendulum is oscillating between two points, A and B. Describe its motionin a few sentences by using the key words: periodic, time period, uniform,interval, time, and displacement. Q3. A spaceship travels …

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Non-Uniform Motion Along a Rectangular Path: Distance-Time Graph Explanation

Question Q12. Starting from point A, Krati moves along a rectangular path ABCD as shown in the image. She takes 2 minutes to travel each side. Plot a distance-time graph and explain whether the motion is uniform or non-uniform. Image Description Rectangular path shows a rectangle labeled ABCD. The top side AB is 8 m, the right …

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