Physics MCQs

Physics

Oscillation


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#17

The condition for critical damping is:

A) $\zeta = 1$

B) $\zeta > 1$

C) $\zeta = 0$

D) $\zeta < 1$

Answer:   A
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#18

In heavy damping, the system:

A) oscillates with a high amplitude

B) does not oscillate

C) oscillates with a low amplitude

D) remains in equilibrium

Answer:   B
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#19

Resonance occurs when the driving frequency is:

A) twice the natural frequency

B) less than the natural frequency

C) equal to the natural frequency

D) greater than the natural frequency

Answer:   C
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#20

The amplitude of an oscillating system at resonance:

A) decreases

B) increases significantly

C) remains constant

D) becomes zero

Answer:   B
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#21

In resonance, the phase difference between the driving force and the oscillating object is:

A) zero

B) ninety degrees

C) one hundred eighty degrees

D) one hundred degrees

Answer:   A
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#22

In the equation $x(t) = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)$, $\omega$ is:

A) angular frequency

B) velocity

C) amplitude

D) phase constant

Answer:   A
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#23

The velocity in SHM is given by:

A) $v(t) = -A\omega \sin(\omega t + \phi)$

B) $v(t) = A\cos(\omega t + \phi)$

C) $v(t) = \omega t$

D) $v(t) = A\omega \sin(\omega t + \phi)$

Answer:   A
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#24

The acceleration in SHM is given by:

A) $a(t) = \omega x(t)$

B) $a(t) = A\omega^2$

C) $a(t) = -\omega^2 x(t)$

D) $a(t) = -A\omega^2 \cos(\omega t + \phi)$

Answer:   D
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