10th Physics Chapter 1: Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves
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| 1 | The frequency of oscillation of a spring-mass system is defined as: | The number of complete oscillations per unit time | The displacement of the mass from equilibrium | The force exerted by the spring on the mass | The amplitude of oscillation | 2 | What is the defining characteristic of a transverse wave? | The particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. | he particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. | It requires a medium to propagate. | It can propagate through vacuum. | 3 | In a spring-mass system, increasing the amplitude of oscillation while keeping other factors constant will result in: | An increase in the period | A decrease in the frequency | A decrease in the maximum displacement from equilibrium | No change in the period or frequency | 4 | Which of the following waves can propagate through a vacuum? | Transverse waves | Longitudinal waves | Surface waves | None of the above | 5 | Which of the following factors affects the period of oscillation in a spring-mass system? | Mass of the spring | Stiffness of the spring | Length of the spring | Temperature of the environment | 6 | Which of the following statements about the time period of a spring-mass system is correct? | It is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass attached | It is directly proportional to the square root of the spring constant | It is independent of the amplitude of oscillation | It is inversely proportional to the displacement from equilibrium | 7 | Gravitational field strength depends on: | The mass of the object | The distance from the center of the Earth | Both the mass of the object and the distance from the center of the Earth | The density of the object | 8 | If the stiffness of a spring-mass system is doubled while keeping the mass constant, what happens to the time period of oscillation? | It doubles | It halves | It quadruples | It remains the same | 9 | What type of motion is exhibited by a mass attached to a spring when displaced from its equilibrium position? | Linear motion | Circular motion | Oscillatory motion | Random motion | 10 | The time taken for one complete oscillation of a spring-mass system is called its: | Amplitude | Frequency | Compression | Period | 11 | What term is used to describe the maximum displacement of an oscillating object from its equilibrium position? | Frequency | Period | Amplitude | Velocity | 12 | The time taken for one complete oscillation of a pendulum is called its: | Speed | Amplitude | Period | Frequency | 13 | In a mass-spring system, increasing the stiffness of the spring will result in: | A decrease in the frequency of oscillation | An increase in the amplitude of oscillation | A decrease in the period of oscillation | An increase in the frequency of oscillation | 14 | Which of the following materials would provide the least damping in an oscillating system? | Rubber | Air | Water | Steel | 15 | Which of the following waves require a medium for propagation? | Electromagnetic waves | Mechanical waves | Longitudinal waves | Transverse waves | 16 | Which phenomenon occurs when a wave bounces off a surface? | Reflection | Refraction | Diffraction | Interference | 17 | Which of the following statements about simple harmonic motion is true? | It occurs only in liquids | It is always damped | The restoring force is proportional to the displacement | The amplitude remains constant over time | 18 | What is the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of a wave? | They are inversely proportional. | They are directly proportional. | There is no relationship between them. | They are related by the wave speed. | 19 | The time period of a simple pendulum depends on: | The length of the pendulum only | The mass of the pendulum only | Both the length and mass of the pendulum | The amplitude of the pendulum's swing | 20 | What is the term used to describe the repetitive back and forth motion of an object? | Rotation | Oscillation | Translation | Acceleration | 21 | Which of the following is an example of an oscillatory motion? | A car moving along a straight road | Earth revolving around the sun | A pendulum swinging back and forth | Water flowing in a river | 22 | What effect does damping have on a simple pendulum? | It increases the amplitude of oscillation. | It decreases the amplitude of oscillation. | It has no effect on the amplitude of oscillation. | It reverses the direction of oscillation. | 23 | What is the SI unit of frequency? | Newton (N) | Hertz (Hz) | Joule (J) | Newton per meter (N/m) | 24 | The frequency of a wave is: | The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs. | The number of oscillations per unit time. | The distance a wave travels in one complete cycle. | The energy carried by the wave. | 25 | Which property of a wave determines its loudness? | Amplitude | Frequency | Wavelength | Velocity | 26 | If the spring constant of a spring-mass system is doubled while keeping the mass constant, what happens to the frequency of oscillation? | It doubles | It halves | It quadruples | It remains the same | 27 | The frequency of oscillation of a spring-mass system is inversely proportional to its: | Mass | Amplitude | Stiffness | Period | 28 | Which of the following is not a property of waves? | Amplitude | Density | Frequency | Wavelength | 29 | Which property of waves causes a change in direction when passing through a narrow opening? | Amplitude | Frequency | Wavelength | Diffraction | 30 | What property of a pendulum affects its period? | Mass of the pendulum | Length of the pendulum | Material of the pendulum | Color of the pendulum | 31 | What occurs when a wave bends around an obstacle or through an opening? | Reflection | Refraction | Diffraction | Interference | 32 | What is the SI unit of the spring constant in Hooke’s Law? | Newton (N) | Meter per second (m/s) | Joule (J) | Newton per meter (N/m) | 33 | The frequency of oscillation of a spring-mass system is: | The reciprocal of the period | Equal to the period | Proportional to the amplitude | Independent of the mass | 34 | What happens to the period of oscillation in a spring-mass system if the mass attached to the spring is doubled while keeping other factors constant? | The period doubles | The period halves | The period remains the same | The period quadruples | 35 | What force is responsible for the motion of a simple pendulum? | Frictional force | Tension in the string | Restoring force due to gravity | Electromagnetic force | 36 | The wavelength of a sound wave is determined by: | The amplitude of the wave. | The frequency of the wave. | The medium through which the wave travels. | The speed of sound in the medium. | 37 | What determines the pitch of a sound wave? | Amplitude | Frequency | Wavelength | Speed | 38 | What is the characteristic that defines a longitudinal wave? | The particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. | The particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. | It can propagate through vacuum. | It is characterized by crests and troughs. | 39 | Sound waves are an example of which type of wave? | Transverse waves | Electromagnetic waves | Longitudinal waves | Surface waves | 40 | If the length of a simple pendulum is increased, what happens to its time period? | Increases | Decreases | Remains the same | Doubles | 41 | Which of the following factors does NOT affect the period of a pendulum? | Mass of the pendulum bob | Length of the pendulum | Amplitude of oscillation | Acceleration due to gravity | 42 | What is the time period of oscillation of a spring-mass system? | The time taken for one complete oscillation | The time taken for half an oscillation | The time taken for a quarter of an oscillation | The time taken for two complete oscillations | 43 | What is the defining characteristic of a simple pendulum? | It consists of a massive object attached to a string or rod. | It involves multiple masses swinging in opposite directions. | It operates in a vacuum. | It has no restoring force. | 44 | n a spring-mass system, increasing the mass attached to the spring while keeping the stiffness constant will result in: | An increase in the time period | A decrease in the frequency | An increase in the amplitude | No change in the time period or frequency | 45 | Which of the following factors affects the time period of a spring-mass system? | Mass of the object attached to the spring | Length of the spring | Stiffness of the spring | Temperature of the environment | 46 | What is the frequency of a “second pendulum”? | 1 Hz | 0.5 Hz | 2 Hz | 0.25 Hz | 47 | When a wave changes direction as it passes from one medium to another, it is called: | Reflection | Refraction | Diffraction | Absorption | 48 | What phenomenon occurs when an external force is applied to a system at its natural frequency, resulting in a large amplitude of oscillation? | Damping | Resonance | Inertia | Friction | 49 | The frequency of a simple pendulum depends on: | The amplitude of the pendulum's swing | The mass of the pendulum only | The length of the pendulum only | Both the length and mass of the pendulum | 50 | Which of the following equations represents Hooke’s Law, where is the force exerted by the spring, is the spring constant, and is the displacement from equilibrium? | F=kx | F=k/x | F=x/k | F=k+x | 51 | What is the basic construction of a ripple tank used to study wave properties? | A tank filled with water and a light source above it | A tank filled with oil and a vibrating source | A tank filled with air and a sound generator | A tank filled with water and a vibrating source |