Free Oscillations Quiz
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Which example demonstrates free oscillation?

  • Oscillations of charge flowing back and forth in an electrical circuit
  • Vibrations of a quartz crystal
  • The swing of a pendulum in a clock (correct)
  • Vibrations of electrons in an atom generating light waves

    • What is the term for the oscillation of a body or system with its own natural frequency under no external influence other than the impulse that initiated the motion?

  • Free oscillation (correct)
  • Natural oscillation
  • Forced oscillation
  • Resonant oscillation

    • What role do oscillations play in musical instruments?

  • Producing electrical charge
  • Forcing air around the instrument to oscillate (correct)
  • Generating heat energy
  • Creating light waves

    • What happens when we heat a substance?

    <p>It forces atoms to oscillate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the mechanical example of weight on a spring as an oscillator?

    <p>Harmonic oscillator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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