Period and Frequency

Front

What is the definition of period in the context of oscillatory motion?

Back

The period is the time taken for one complete cycle of motion.

Front

What is the definition of frequency in the context of oscillatory motion?

Back

Frequency is the number of complete cycles of motion that occur in one second.

Front

How are period and frequency related mathematically?

Back

Period (T) and frequency (f) are inversely related: T = 1/f and f = 1/T.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for period?

Back

The unit of measurement for period is seconds (s).

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

The unit of measurement for frequency is hertz (Hz), which is equivalent to cycles per second.

Front

If a pendulum has a period of 2 seconds, what is its frequency?

Back

The frequency would be 0.5 Hz (1/2 seconds).

Front

What factors can affect the period of a pendulum?

Back

The period of a pendulum is affected by its length and the acceleration due to gravity.

Front

How does increasing the length of a pendulum affect its period?

Back

Increasing the length of a pendulum increases its period.

Front

What is the period of a pendulum that completes 5 cycles in 10 seconds?

Back

The period is 2 seconds (10 seconds / 5 cycles).

Front

If a fly flaps its wings 100 times in one second, what is the period of one flap?

Back

The period of one flap is 0.01 seconds (1 second / 100 flaps).