Physics MCQs

Physics

Oscillation


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#49

The acceleration in SHM is given by:

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

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

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

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

Answer:   D
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#50

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

Answer:   C
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#51

In damped oscillations, the amplitude:

A) increases with time

B) remains constant

C) decreases with time

D) depends on temperature

Answer:   C
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#52

The amplitude of an oscillating system at resonance:

A) decreases

B) remains constant

C) increases significantly

D) becomes zero

Answer:   C
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#53

The period $T$ of a simple pendulum is:

A) $T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{L}{g}}$

B) $T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{g}{L}}$

C) $T = \frac{1}{g}$

D) $T = \frac{L}{g}$

Answer:   A
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#54

In heavy damping, the system:

A) oscillates with a low amplitude

B) remains in equilibrium

C) oscillates with a high amplitude

D) does not oscillate

Answer:   D
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#55

The period $T$ of a simple pendulum is:

A) $T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{L}{g}}$

B) $T = \frac{1}{g}$

C) $T = \frac{L}{g}$

D) $T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{g}{L}}$

Answer:   A
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#56

In free oscillations, the system:

A) oscillates with external force

B) oscillates without external force

C) does not oscillate

D) has diminishing amplitude

Answer:   B
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