Oscillation
The equation of motion for SHM is:
A) $F = -kx$
B) $F = m\omega^2$
C) $F = ma$
D) $F = -mv^2$
In a pendulum clock, the time period depends on:
A) the amplitude of the pendulum
B) the weight of the pendulum
C) the length of the pendulum
D) the temperature
The frequency $f$ of an oscillator is:
A) $f = \sqrt{T}$
B) $f = T^2$
C) $f = T$
D) $f = \frac{1}{T}$
In free oscillations, the system:
A) oscillates with external force
B) does not oscillate
C) has diminishing amplitude
D) oscillates without external force
The restoring force for a simple harmonic oscillator (spring) is given by:
A) $F = -k/x$
B) $F = -kx$
C) $F = -mg$
D) $F = ma$
The working principle of a tuning fork is based on:
A) damped oscillations
B) resonance
C) forced oscillation
D) simple harmonic motion
Which of the following oscillations is characterized by a constant amplitude?
A) Damped oscillation
B) Forced oscillation
C) Free oscillation
D) Periodic oscillation
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