Exploring Simple Harmonic Motion (22 Quiz II)

What is the formula for the period of a mass-spring system in simple harmonic motion?

Which of the following best describes the motion of a simple pendulum?

• Linear motion

• Circular motion

• Simple harmonic motion

• Random motion

Identify the wave property that is defined as the number of cycles per unit time.

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

In a mass-spring system, if the mass is doubled, what happens to the period of oscillation?

• It remains the same

• It doubles

Explain how the length of a pendulum affects its period.

• The period is directly proportional to the length

• The period is inversely proportional to the length

• The period is proportional to the square root of the length

• The period is proportional to the square of the length

A wave has a frequency of 10 Hz and a wavelength of 2 meters. What is the speed of the wave?

• 5 m/s

• 10 m/s

• 20 m/s

• 40 m/s

Describe the energy transformation in a mass-spring system during simple harmonic motion.

• Kinetic energy to potential energy

• Potential energy to kinetic energy

• Kinetic energy to thermal energy

• Both A and B

What is the effect of damping on the amplitude of oscillation in a simple harmonic oscillator?

• Increases amplitude

• Decreases amplitude

• No effect on amplitude

• Causes amplitude to become infinite

A pendulum clock is taken to a mountain. How does the change in gravitational acceleration affect its period?

• The period increases

• The period decreases

• The period remains the same

• The period becomes zero

How does resonance occur in a mechanical system?

• When the frequency of external force matches the natural frequency of the system

• When the system is at rest

• When the system is in equilibrium

• When the system is isolated from external forces