Oscillatory Motion Quiz

The time taken for one complete cycle of oscillation is called the:

• A) Frequency

• B) Periodic time

• C) Amplitude

• D) Wavelength

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength for a wave?

• A) They are directly proportional

• B) They are inversely proportional

• C) They are unrelated

• D) They are equal

If the amplitude of an oscillating object is doubled, how does this affect its energy?

• A) Energy is halved

• B) Energy is doubled

• C) Energy remains the same

• D) Energy increases by a factor of 4

Which of the following is an example of periodic motion but not oscillatory motion?

• A) A swinging pendulum

• B) A vibrating guitar string

• C) Earth's rotation around the sun

• D) A ball bouncing up and down

What is the amplitude of an oscillating object?

• A) The maximum speed reached during oscillation

• B) The total distance covered during one complete oscillation

• C) The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position

• D) The average displacement over one complete oscillation

A mass-spring system oscillates with a frequency of 2 Hz. What is its period?

• A) 0.5 s

• B) 1 s

• C) 2 s

• D) 4 s

Which of the following best describes oscillatory motion?

• A) Motion that repeats at regular intervals

• B) Motion that is linear and unchanging

• C) Motion that follows a random path

• D) Motion that is always circular

Which of the following is a characteristic of simple harmonic motion?

• A) The restoring force is proportional to the displacement

• B) The motion is always circular

• C) The amplitude remains constant

• D) The period is independent of the mass

What is the frequency of a wave with a period of 0.02 seconds?

• A) 20 Hz

• B) 40 Hz

• C) 50 Hz

• D) 100 Hz