Oscillation -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Question 1: What is oscillation?

(a) The motion of an object at a constant velocity
(b) The motion of an object in a straight line
(c) The repetitive back-and-forth motion of an object around an equilibrium position
(d) The motion of an object in a circular path

Question 2: What is the time taken to complete one full oscillation called?

(a) Frequency
(b) Period
(c) Amplitude
(d) Wavelength

Question 3: What is the maximum displacement of an oscillating object from its equilibrium position called?

(a) Frequency
(b) Period
(c) Amplitude
(d) Wavelength

Question 4: What is the number of oscillations per unit time called?

(a) Frequency
(b) Period
(c) Amplitude
(d) Wavelength

Question 5: In simple harmonic motion, the restoring force is directly proportional to what?

(a) The velocity of the oscillating object
(b) The displacement of the oscillating object from the equilibrium position
(c) The acceleration of the oscillating object
(d) The time taken to complete one full oscillation

Question 6: What type of oscillation occurs when the restoring force is proportional to and in the opposite direction of the displacement?

(a) Simple harmonic motion
(b) Damped oscillation
(c) Forced oscillation
(d) Periodic oscillation

Question 7: What type of oscillation gradually decreases in amplitude over time due to the dissipation of energy?

(a) Simple harmonic motion
(b) Damped oscillation
(c) Forced oscillation
(d) Periodic oscillation

Question 8: What type of oscillation occurs when an external periodic force is applied to an object, causing it to oscillate with the frequency of the applied force?

(a) Simple harmonic motion
(b) Damped oscillation
(c) Forced oscillation
(d) Periodic oscillation

Question 9: What is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase with each other on a wave called?

(a) Frequency
(b) Period
(c) Amplitude
(d) Wavelength

Question 10: What is the maximum displacement of a vibrating object from its equilibrium position called?

(a) Frequency
(b) Period
(c) Amplitude
(d) Wavelength

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Answer key:

Question 1: c

Question 2: b

Question 3: c

Question 4: a

Question 5: b

Question 6: a

Question 7: b

Question 8: c

Question 9: d

Question 10: c