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Frequency and Periodic Time Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of frequency in physics?

a)

The time taken for one complete cycle of motion

b)

The number of cycles completed in one second

c)

The distance traveled in one cycle

d)

The amplitude of the motion

2.

A tuning fork vibrates at a frequency of 440 Hz. What is the time period of one vibration?

a)

0.00227 seconds

b)

0.0045 seconds

c)

0.01 seconds

d)

0.1 seconds

3.

A wave has a frequency of 50 Hz. What is its periodic time?

a)

0.02 seconds

b)

0.5 seconds

c)

2 seconds

d)

20 seconds

4.

A pendulum has a period of 2 seconds. How long will it take to complete 15 oscillations?

a)

15 seconds

b)

30 seconds

c)

45 seconds

d)

60 seconds

5.

If a pendulum completes 20 oscillations in 10 seconds, what is its frequency?

a)

1 Hz

b)

2 Hz

c)

5 Hz

d)

10 Hz

6.

Which of the following statements is true about simple harmonic motion?

a)

The acceleration is constant

b)

The motion is always in a straight line

c)

The restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement

d)

The total energy remains constant only when friction is present

7.

Which of the following is an example of simple harmonic motion?

a)

A car moving in a straight line

b)

A child swinging on a swing

c)

A ball rolling down a hill

d)

A clock's second hand moving

8.

A mass-spring system oscillates with a frequency of 3 Hz. If the spring constant is increased, what happens to the frequency?

a)

It decreases

b)

It increases

c)

It remains the same

d)

It becomes zero

9.

If the periodic time of a wave is 0.1 seconds, how many cycles occur in 5 seconds?

a)

10 cycles

b)

20 cycles

c)

50 cycles

d)

100 cycles

10.

A mass on a spring oscillates with a frequency of 4 Hz. If the mass is doubled, how does the frequency change?

a)

It remains the same

b)

It doubles

c)

It halves

d)

It quadruples