All of the following are the examples of free oscillation EXCEPT
Correct answer: C. Motion of a child on a swing.
- A. Prongs of a tuning fork.
- B. Bob of a simple pendulum.
- C. Motion of a child on a swing.
- D. Vibrating wire of a sonometer.
Explanation
Free oscillation refers to the motion of a system that occurs at its natural frequency after an initial disturbance, without any external periodic forces acting upon it. The prongs of a tuning fork, the bob of a simple pendulum, and the wire of a sonometer all exhibit free oscillations after being disturbed. In contrast, the motion of a child on a swing typically requires continuous external input (e.g., pushes) to sustain the motion, which does not qualify as free oscillation. Therefore, the correct answer is the motion of a child on a swing.
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