Explore the fundamentals of oscillatory motion with Oscillations MCQs, covering simple harmonic motion, damping, and resonance. Chapter 7 quizzes are crafted for 11th Class Physics students.
Which of the following quantities remains constant in simple harmonic motion?
a) Amplitude
b) Frequency
c) Angular velocity
d) Mechanical energy
The time taken for one complete oscillation in a periodic motion is called:
a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Period
d) Wavelength
In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration of the particle is directly proportional to:
a) The amplitude
b) The displacement from the mean position
c) The time period
d) The frequency
The maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium position during oscillation is called:
a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Period
d) Wavelength
Which of the following equations represents simple harmonic motion?
a) y = A sin(ωt)
b) y = A cos(ωt)
c) y = A sin(ωt) + B cos(ωt)
d) y = A cos(ωt) + B sin(ωt)
The restoring force in simple harmonic motion is always directed towards the:
a) Maximum displacement
b) Equilibrium position
c) Direction of motion
d) Amplitude of motion
The angular frequency (ω) in simple harmonic motion is related to the frequency (f) as:
a) ω = 2πf
b) ω = πf
c) ω = 1/f
d) ω = f/2π
The maximum displacement of a particle in simple harmonic motion is 4 cm. What is the amplitude of oscillation?
a) 2 cm
b) 4 cm
c) 8 cm
d) 16 cm
The motion of a pendulum is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The time period of a pendulum depends on its:
a) Amplitude
b) Mass
c) Length
d) Material
When a mass attached to a spring oscillates back and forth, the type of oscillation is called:
a) Damped oscillation
b) Forced oscillation
c) Free oscillation
d) Resonant oscillation
The phase difference between the displacement and acceleration of a particle in simple harmonic motion is:
a) 0°
b) 45°
c) 90°
d) 180°
The restoring force in simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to the:
a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Displacement from equilibrium
d) Time period
In a simple pendulum, the time period is unaffected by the:
a) Length of the string
b) Amplitude of oscillation
c) Mass of the bob
d) Gravitational field strength
Which of the following quantities remains constant in simple harmonic motion?
a) Amplitude
b) Frequency
c) Angular velocity
d) Mechanical energy
The time taken for one complete oscillation in a periodic motion is called:
a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Period
d) Wavelength
In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration of the particle is directly proportional to:
a) The amplitude
b) The displacement from the mean position
c) The time period
d) The frequency
The maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium position during oscillation is called:
a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Period
d) Wavelength
Which of the following equations represents simple harmonic motion?
a) y = A sin(ωt)
b) y = A cos(ωt)
c) y = A sin(ωt) + B cos(ωt)
d) y = A cos(ωt) + B sin(ωt)
The restoring force in simple harmonic motion is always directed towards the:
a) Maximum displacement
b) Equilibrium position
c) Direction of motion
d) Amplitude of motion
The angular frequency (ω) in simple harmonic motion is related to the frequency (f) as:
a) ω = 2πf
b) ω = πf
c) ω = 1/f
d) ω = f/2π
The maximum displacement of a particle in simple harmonic motion is 4 cm. What is the amplitude of oscillation?
a) 2 cm
b) 4 cm
c) 8 cm
d) 16 cm
The motion of a pendulum is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The time period of a pendulum depends on its:
a) Amplitude
b) Mass
c) Length
d) Material
When a mass attached to a spring oscillates back and forth, the type of oscillation is called:
a) Damped oscillation
b) Forced oscillation
c) Free oscillation
d) Resonant oscillation
The phase difference between the displacement and acceleration of a particle in simple harmonic motion is:
a) 0°
b) 45°
c) 90°
d) 180°
The restoring force in simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to the:
a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Displacement from equilibrium
d) Time period
In a simple pendulum, the time period is unaffected by the:
a) Length of the string
b) Amplitude of oscillation
c) Mass of the bob
d) Gravitational field strength
The displacement-time graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is a:
a) Straight line
b) Parabola
c) Sine wave
d) Cosine wave
The motion of a child on a swing is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The time period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the:
a) Mass of the bob
b) Length of the string
c) Amplitude of oscillation
d) Gravitational field strength
The frequency of oscillation in simple harmonic motion is:
a) Inversely proportional to the amplitude
b) Directly proportional to the amplitude
c) Inversely proportional to the square of the amplitude
d) Independent of the amplitude
The acceleration of a particle in simple harmonic motion is zero at:
a) The maximum displacement
b) The mean position
c) The equilibrium position
d) The midpoint of the oscillation
The motion of a mass attached to a spring bouncing up and down is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The angular frequency (ω) in simple harmonic motion is equal to:
a) 1/T, where T is the time period
b) 2πf, where f is the frequency
c) 2π/T, where T is the time period
d) πf, where f is the frequency
The motion of a swing is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The time period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the:
a) Mass of the bob
b) Length of the string
c) Amplitude of oscillation
d) Gravitational field strength
The frequency of oscillation in simple harmonic motion is:
a) Inversely proportional to the amplitude
b) Directly proportional to the amplitude
c) Inversely proportional to the square of the amplitude
d) Independent of the amplitude
The acceleration of a particle in simple harmonic motion is zero at:
a) The maximum displacement
b) The mean position
c) The equilibrium position
d) The midpoint of the oscillation
The motion of a mass attached to a spring bouncing up and down is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The angular frequency (ω) in simple harmonic motion is equal to:
a) 1/T, where T is the time period
b) 2πf, where f is the frequency
c) 2π/T, where T is the time period
d) πf, where f is the frequency
The motion of a swing is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The time period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the:
a) Mass of the bob
b) Length of the string
c) Amplitude of oscillation
d) Gravitational field strength
The frequency of oscillation in simple harmonic motion is:
a) Inversely proportional to the amplitude
b) Directly proportional to the amplitude
c) Inversely proportional to the square of the amplitude
d) Independent of the amplitude
The acceleration of a particle in simple harmonic motion is zero at:
a) The maximum displacement
b) The mean position
c) The equilibrium position
d) The midpoint of the oscillation
The motion of a mass attached to a spring bouncing up and down is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The angular frequency (ω) in simple harmonic motion is equal to:
a) 1/T, where T is the time period
b) 2πf, where f is the frequency
c) 2π/T, where T is the time period
d) πf, where f is the frequency
The motion of a swing is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The time period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the:
a) Mass of the bob
b) Length of the string
c) Amplitude of oscillation
d) Gravitational field strength
The frequency of oscillation in simple harmonic motion is:
a) Inversely proportional to the amplitude
b) Directly proportional to the amplitude
c) Inversely proportional to the square of the amplitude
d) Independent of the amplitude
The acceleration of a particle in simple harmonic motion is zero at:
a) The maximum displacement
b) The mean position
c) The equilibrium position
d) The midpoint of the oscillation
The motion of a mass attached to a spring bouncing up and down is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The angular frequency (ω) in simple harmonic motion is equal to:
a) 1/T, where T is the time period
b) 2πf, where f is the frequency
c) 2π/T, where T is the time period
d) πf, where f is the frequency
The motion of a swing is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The time period of a simple pendulum is directly proportional to the:
a) Mass of the bob
b) Length of the string
c) Amplitude of oscillation
d) Gravitational field strength
The frequency of oscillation in simple harmonic motion is:
a) Inversely proportional to the amplitude
b) Directly proportional to the amplitude
c) Inversely proportional to the square of the amplitude
d) Independent of the amplitude
The acceleration of a particle in simple harmonic motion is zero at:
a) The maximum displacement
b) The mean position
c) The equilibrium position
d) The midpoint of the oscillation
The motion of a mass attached to a spring bouncing up and down is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
The angular frequency (ω) in simple harmonic motion is equal to:
a) 1/T, where T is the time period
b) 2πf, where f is the frequency
c) 2π/T, where T is the time period
d) πf, where f is the frequency
The motion of a swing is an example of:
a) Simple harmonic motion
b) Linear motion
c) Circular motion
d) Random motion
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