Oscillations & SHM – Objective Questions (Page 3)


Q21.

Damping causes:

  • A) Increase in amplitude
  • B) Decrease in energy
  • C) Constant energy
  • D) Increase in frequency

Answer: B


Q22.

In forced oscillations, frequency depends on:

  • A) Natural frequency
  • B) Amplitude
  • C) Driving frequency
  • D) Damping only

Answer: C


Q23.

Resonance occurs when:

  • A) Driving frequency is zero
  • B) Natural frequency is zero
  • C) Driving frequency equals natural frequency
  • D) Amplitude is zero

Answer: C


Q24.

Quality factor (Q) is a measure of:

  • A) Energy loss
  • B) Sharpness of resonance
  • C) Time period
  • D) Frequency

Answer: B


Q25.

Critical damping is used in:

  • A) Pendulum clocks
  • B) Radio receivers
  • C) Shock absorbers
  • D) Springs

Answer: C


Q26.

At resonance, amplitude becomes:

  • A) Zero
  • B) Minimum
  • C) Maximum
  • D) Constant

Answer: C


Q27.

In damped oscillations, time period:

  • A) Decreases
  • B) Increases slightly
  • C) Becomes zero
  • D) Remains same always

Answer: B


Q28.

If damping increases, resonance curve becomes:

  • A) Sharper
  • B) Narrower
  • C) Broader
  • D) Higher

Answer: C


Q29.

Which quantity decides the stability of oscillations?

  • A) Mass
  • B) Force constant
  • C) Damping
  • D) Displacement

Answer: C


Q30.

Most common IIT trap in SHM is:

  • A) Wrong unit
  • B) Ignoring restoring direction
  • C) Using amplitude wrongly
  • D) Forgetting time

Answer: B


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