Physics MCQs

Physics

Oscillation


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#41

The frequency $f$ of an oscillator is:

A) $f = \frac{1}{T}$

B) $f = \sqrt{T}$

C) $f = T$

D) $f = T^2$

Answer:   A
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#42

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

A) one hundred eighty degrees

B) ninety degrees

C) zero

D) one hundred degrees

Answer:   C
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#43

The principle of operation of musical instruments like guitars is based on:

A) damped oscillations

B) resonance

C) forced oscillations

D) simple harmonic motion

Answer:   B
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#44

In free oscillations, the system:

A) does not oscillate

B) has diminishing amplitude

C) oscillates without external force

D) oscillates with external force

Answer:   C
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#45

The working principle of a tuning fork is based on:

A) forced oscillation

B) damped oscillations

C) simple harmonic motion

D) resonance

Answer:   D
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#46

The principle of operation of musical instruments like guitars is based on:

A) damped oscillations

B) resonance

C) simple harmonic motion

D) forced oscillations

Answer:   B
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#47

The equation for period of oscillation of a spring is:

A) $T = \frac{m}{k}$

B) $T = 2\pi m k$

C) $T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$

D) $T = \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$

Answer:   C
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#48

In SHM, the acceleration is:

A) independent of displacement

B) directly proportional to the displacement

C) zero

D) inversely proportional to displacement

Answer:   B
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