Basic Details
Word: Pendulum
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A weight hung from a fixed point, which swings back and forth.
Synonyms: Oscillator, swinger
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Time is a pendulum: Refers to how time constantly moves forward, often used to remind us that we should value it. Example: "Remember, time is a pendulum; make the most of every moment."
- On the pendulum of choice: Suggests that one is caught between two options or decisions. Example: "He felt on the pendulum of choice when deciding which school to attend."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The pendulum of the clock swung steadily, marking each second with a rhythmic tick.
Example 2: In science class, we learned how the pendulum demonstrates the principles of motion and gravity.
Example 3: As the pendulum began to slow down, we knew the experiment was nearing its end.
Fun Fact
The pendulum was first used by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei in the 16th century, who discovered that a pendulum's swing is always the same length no matter how far it swings, leading to the development of accurate timekeeping devices.
Famous Quote
"Time is a pendulum that only swings in one direction." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pendulum" mean?
a) A solid object
b) A structure used for building
c) A weight that swings back and forth
d) A kind of animal
Answer: c) A weight that swings back and forth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pendulum"?
a) Clock
b) Oscillator
c) Lever
d) Wheel
Answer: b) Oscillator
3. Which sentence uses "pendulum" correctly?
a) The pendulum flew across the room.
b) The pendulum of the clock could be heard ticking softly.
c) The pendulum swam in the water.
d) The pendulum danced at the party.
Answer: b) The pendulum of the clock could be heard ticking softly.
4. Which idiom suggests being caught between two choices?
a) Time flies
b) On the pendulum of choice
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) The ball is in your court
Answer: b) On the pendulum of choice
5. What is the opposite of "pendulum"?
a) N/A
b) Marker
c) Spring
d) Weight
Answer: a) N/A
