PC05 · Quiz — Oscillations, Waves & Sound

🔍 Free Preview — first 3 questions

Question 1

Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is defined as motion where acceleration is:

AConstant in magnitude and direction

BProportional to displacement and directed toward equilibrium

CInversely proportional to velocity

DZero at all times

Question 2

The time period of a spring-mass system depends on:

AAmplitude of oscillation

BMass of the body and spring constant (T = 2π√(m/k))

CLength of the spring only

DThe gravitational acceleration g

Question 3

The speed of sound in air at 0°C is approximately:

A220 m/s

B331 m/s

C500 m/s

D3 × 10⁸ m/s

🔒

Unlock the Full Quiz

Get all 20 questions with answers, instant scoring and detailed explanations — plus all chapters, PDFs, mock tests and vocabulary.

PC05 — Oscillations, Waves & Sound — Quiz