Physics Unit 1: Oscillatory and Wave Motion
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What is the unit of measurement for wavenumber?

  • nm
  • cycles/m
  • herz
  • rad/m (correct)

    • Which formula correctly represents the relationship between wavenumber and wavelength?

  • k = 2πλ
  • k = λ/2π
  • k = 1/λ (correct)
  • k = λ^2

    • According to the principle of superposition, what happens when two waves meet at the same point?

  • Their individual energies are multiplied.
  • The resultant displacement is the sum of the individual displacements. (correct)
  • The resultant displacement is the product of the individual displacements.
  • They cancel each other out completely.

    • What does the phase of a wave provide information about?

    <p>The position and instant of the wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical expression for the wavenumber involving the wavelength?

    <p>k = 2π/λ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the restoring force of a spring?

    <p>The mass of the object attached to the spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for a torsional pendulum to undergo simple harmonic motion?

    <p>The torque must be proportional to the angle of twist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In damped harmonic oscillation, what happens to the damping force when the velocity is small?

    <p>It acts against the direction of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition leads to resonance in a forced harmonic oscillator?

    <p>The natural frequency equals the driving frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the amplitude of a damped harmonic oscillator?

    <p>It decreases as the damping increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the amount of damping affect the response of an oscillator at resonance?

    <p>Increases the response amplitude for less damping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the amplitude of a harmonic oscillator without any damping?

    <p>It becomes infinite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about forced oscillations is false?

    <p>The amplitude is always maximum at higher driving frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes periodic motion?

    <p>It repeats after fixed intervals of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of oscillatory motion?

    <p>The motion of a pendulum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) defined?

    <p>As motion with a restoring force proportional to displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the restoring force in SHM tend to do?

    <p>Bring the body back to its equilibrium position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an ideal oscillatory motion to occur without damping?

    <p>Absence of friction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between oscillatory motion and periodic motion?

    <p>All oscillatory motions are periodic motions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of SHM, what does the equation F = -kx represent?

    <p>The restoring force and its dependency on displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motion is NOT considered periodic?

    <p>Vibrating of a guitar string.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Periodic Motion

    • Defined as motion that repeats after equal time intervals, known as the time period.
    • Examples include the motion of a pendulum and a tuning fork.

    Oscillatory Motion

    • Characterized by to-and-fro motion around a mean position.
    • Ideal conditions allow perpetual motion without friction; real-world scenarios lead to equilibrium.
    • Examples include:
      • Oscillating pendulum
      • Vibrating strings of instruments
      • Movement of springs
      • Alternating current in electrical systems

    Difference between Oscillatory Motion and Periodic Motion

    • Periodic motion: repeats at fixed intervals (e.g., clock hands, planetary motion).
    • Oscillatory motion: involves motion around a fixed point (e.g., vibrating strings, swings).

    Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)

    • Defined as motion where the restoring force is proportional to displacement from mean position.
    • Restoring force always directed toward mean position, adhering to Hooke’s law.
    • Mathematical representation: F = -kx, where:
      • F is the restoring force (N)
      • k is the spring constant (Nm⁻¹)
      • x is the displacement (m)

    Mass-Spring System

    • Torsional pendulum consists of a disk suspended by a thin rod.
    • When twisted, the wire exerts a torque, returning the mass to its original position, exhibiting SHM if torque is proportional to twist.

    Damped Harmonic Oscillation

    • Damping occurs with a force proportional to velocity, opposing motion (FD = -b).
    • The presence of a damping force alters the motion dynamics, influencing frequency and amplitude.

    Forced Oscillations and Resonance

    • Occurs when an external force drives an oscillating system at its natural frequency (f₀).
    • Leads to increased amplitude of oscillations; less effective at frequencies higher or lower than f₀.
    • The system's response peaks at natural frequency with minimal damping.

    Waves

    • Waves transfer energy from one location to another.

    Wavenumber

    • Defined as the number of wavelengths per unit distance, represented by k.
    • Expressed mathematically as:
      • k = 1/λ (where λ is the wavelength)
      • k = 2π/λ (units in rad/m)

    Superposition of Waves

    • Principle stating that when multiple waves overlap, the resultant displacement is the sum of individual displacements at that point.

    Phase and Phase Difference

    • Phase describes the state of wave motion at any instant and position, represented by an argument in a sine function.
    • Formula for phase: Φ = 2π(t/T - x/λ), capturing the wave dynamics based on time and spatial variables.

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