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No, the pen on a seismograph does not swing freely. The pen is stationery only until an earthquake occurs. Then the pen moves along the paper according to the way the ground is moving or quaking.

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Do the pens on seismographs swing freely?

No, the pen on a seismograph does not swing freely. The pen is stationery only until an earthquake occurs. Then the pen moves along the paper according to the way the ground is moving or quaking.


Seismograph that does NOT move during an earthquake is?

pen


Why a seismograph wouldn't work if the pen vibrated along with the rest of the machine?

explain why a seismograph would not work if the pen vibrated along with the rest of the machine.


Why wouldn't a seismograph work if the pen vibrated with the machine?

because if the pen vibrated then the seismograph wouldn't work and it would defeat the purpose. the machine only works if the pen is still. if the pen is still the machine will guide it by the heartbeat lines the pen creates.


How does part of the seismograph remain at rest during an earthquake?

pen


How do you draw an seismograph?

To draw a seismograph, start by sketching a horizontal base line to represent the ground. Above this line, draw a pendulum with a mass hanging from it, suspended by a pivot point. Attach a pen or marker to the bottom of the mass, ensuring it can move freely. Then, create a graph paper background to illustrate the recording of seismic waves, showing how the pen traces lines as the ground shakes.


How does seismograph show earthquake waves?

it writes it with a pen on a roll of paper


How does a seismograph show earthquake waves?

it writes it with a pen on a roll of paper


Which part of the seismograph moves as the ground shakes during an earthquake?

The part of the seismograph that moves during an earthquake is called the pen.


How does a person use a seismograph?

In simple terms a seismograph works with a pen attached to a heavy weight hanging near the ground. As the ground shakes the line being drawn by the pen wiggles to reveal how strong the earthquake is.


How do you make a vertical pen shoebox seismograph?

To make a vertical pen shoebox seismograph, place a pen in the center of the shoebox lid, with the tip pointing down. Attach a long piece of paper to the side of the shoebox and feed it under the pen tip. Secure the shoebox to a stable surface, and as the ground shakes during an earthquake, the pen will record the movement on the paper.


What will happen to the pen when you swing it?

When you swing the pen, it will experience rotational motion due to the force applied to it. The pen will follow a curved path and its motion will depend on the speed and angle at which it is swung. Ultimately, the pen will continue moving in a circular motion until the force is removed.