Overview of Oscillations
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Which of the following examples represent periodic but not simple harmonic motion?

  • (a) the rotation of earth about its axis. (correct)
  • (d) A freely suspended bar magnet displaced from its N-S direction and released. (correct)
  • (b) motion of an oscillating mercury column in a U-tube.
  • (c) motion of a ball bearing inside a smooth curved bowl, when released from a point slightly above the lower most point. (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oscillatory motion?

  • Energy is conserved in this motion.
  • The motion is always uniform. (correct)
  • The restoring force is always proportional and opposite to the displacement.
  • It has a tendency to return to its equilibrium position after being disturbed.

    • A simple harmonic motion (SHM) is characterized by a restoring force that is:

  • Directly proportional to the displacement and in the same direction.
  • Directly proportional to the displacement and in the opposite direction. (correct)
  • Inversely proportional to the displacement and in the same direction.
  • Inversely proportional to the displacement and in the opposite direction.

    • What is the relationship between simple harmonic motion and uniform circular motion?

    <p>The projection of uniform circular motion onto a diameter is simple harmonic motion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a periodic motion?

    <p>A pendulum swinging back and forth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A bird flapping its wings circles around a clock tower. Which part of the motion is oscillatory?

    <p>The bird's motion is periodic while wings flapping is oscillatory. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between periodic and oscillatory motion?

    <p>Oscillatory motion is always periodic, but periodic motion may or may not be oscillatory. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period of a periodic motion?

    <p>The time it takes for the object to complete one cycle of motion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SI unit for frequency?

    <p>Hertz (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of oscillatory motion?

    <p>A ball bouncing up and down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'amplitude' refer to in the context of Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)?

    <p>The maximum displacement of the object from its equilibrium position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between angular velocity (ω) and frequency (f) in SHM?

    <p>ω = 2πf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period (T) of an insect's wing movement if it flaps 144 times in 3 seconds?

    <p>0.0208 seconds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of periodic motion?

    <p>A car accelerating from rest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of a seconds hand on a watch is an example of which type of motion?

    <p>Periodic motion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The equation "y = A sin(ωt)" represents the displacement of a particle in SHM. What does the variable 'A' represent?

    <p>Amplitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula that represents the force acting on the pendulum bob?

    <p>F = mg sin θ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the time period (T) of oscillation relate to the length of the pendulum (L)?

    <p>T ∝ √L (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the center of mass (C.G.) of the hollow sphere as water flows out?

    <p>It first goes downward and then rises. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence the time period of the pendulum according to the content?

    <p>Mass of the bob (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the hollow sphere is completely filled with water, what is the initial effect on the effective length of the pendulum?

    <p>It increases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During oscillation, what describes the change in effective length as water flows out?

    <p>It first increases, then decreases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the pendulum's behavior, what determines the oscillation period changes when the water is draining?

    <p>The center of mass of the sphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the formula T = 2π√(L/g), what does 'g' stand for?

    <p>The gravitational acceleration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between spring constant and stability in a car's suspension system?

    <p>A higher spring constant increases stability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a greater spring constant imply about a spring?

    <p>It requires more force to compress or extend. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a softer suspension system affect a car's handling?

    <p>It compromises stability and allows more weight transfer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hooke's law, what does a higher value of k represent in a spring?

    <p>A stiffer spring with a greater restoring force. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the resultant amplitude when two waves are superimposed?

    <p>D = A^2 + B^2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a stiffer suspension have during cornering?

    <p>It reduces body roll and weight transfer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the phase angle in the context of wave superposition?

    <p>tanϕ = B/A (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the height of a car when using a stiffer spring under the same load?

    <p>The car will be displaced higher from the ground. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is most critical for increasing a car's stability through springs?

    <p>Utilizing springs with a greater spring constant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential energy formula associated with Hooke's law?

    <p>PE = 1/2 kx^2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a soft suspension system potentially impact a vehicle's ride quality?

    <p>It enhances the ride quality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of simple harmonic motion, what is the expression for kinetic energy?

    <p>KE = 1/2 mv^2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation describes the relationship between restoring force and displacement in Hooke's law?

    <p>F = -kx (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the variable D represent in the equation z(t) = D sin(ωt + ϕ)?

    <p>Resultant amplitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expression for the phase angle in terms of the sine and cosine components?

    <p>ϕ = tan^{-1}(B/A) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the natural frequency of a body?

    <p>The frequency at which a body vibrates when disturbed from its equilibrium state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the natural frequency in engineering?

    <p>To build systems that are efficient and less prone to vibrational damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during resonance?

    <p>Amplitude increases when the driving force frequency is close to the natural frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can best explain the movement of tectonic plates?

    <p>Resonance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the time period of a swinging pendulum change when a girl standing up swings?

    <p>It remains the same since mass does not affect the period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the frequency of a guitar string as its tension increases?

    <p>It increases due to a greater restoring force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the time period of a swing if it is taken to a higher altitude?

    <p>It increases due to reduced gravitational acceleration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do aircraft designers ensure that the wings have different natural frequencies from the engine's angular frequency?

    <p>To avoid harmonic oscillations that can cause structural damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Oscillations

    • Oscillation is a repetitive back-and-forth motion around a central point, often measured by time period and frequency.
    • Oscillatory motion is characterized by repetition, and includes periodic and simple harmonic motions.
    • Periodic motion repeats after a fixed time interval, but the path or equilibrium point isn't necessarily the same.
    • Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is a special type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium. It's characterized by a sinusoidal (sine or cosine) relationship between displacement and time.

    Time Period and Frequency

    • Time period (T) is the time taken for one complete oscillation.
    • Frequency (f) is the number of oscillations per unit time (usually measured in Hertz).
    • The relationship between them is: f = 1/T

    Amplitude and Angular Frequency

    • Amplitude (A) is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
    • Angular frequency (ω) is a measure of how quickly an object oscillates and is calculated as ω=2πf or ω = √(k/m), where 'k' is the spring constant and 'm' is the mass.

    Characteristics of SHM

    • Restoring force is directly proportional to displacement and directed towards the equilibrium position.
    • Acceleration is directly proportional to displacement but in the opposite direction.
    • The motion is sinusoidal.
    • Total energy is constant, with energy alternating between kinetic energy and potential energy.

    Displacement Equation for SHM

    • Displacement (x) as a function of time (t) in SHM can be represented using sine or cosine functions: x = A sin(ωt + φ) or x = A cos(ωt + φ), where φ is the phase constant.

    Energy in SHM

    • Total energy remains constant throughout the motion.
    • The energy is exchanged between kinetic and potential energy in a sinusoidal manner.

    Types of Oscillation

    • Free oscillations occur without external forces.
    • Forced or driven oscillations are due to external forces with frequencies different from natural frequency.
    • Resonance occurs when the driving frequency is close to the natural frequency, potentially creating large amplitude oscillations.

    Simple Pendulum

    • Time period (T) depends only on the length (L) of the pendulum and the acceleration due to gravity (g): T = 2π √(L/g).
    • The period isn't affected by the mass of the bob, only by length and gravity.

    Hooke's Law

    • The restoring force of a spring is directly proportional to its displacement: F= −kx, where 'k' is the spring constant.

    Examples and Applications

    • Pendulums
    • Springs
    • Musical instruments
    • Bridges
    • Earthquakes and resonance in structures.

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