Physics
Oscillation
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#33 The condition for critical damping is:
A) $\zeta = 1$
B) $\zeta = 0$
C) $\zeta < 1$
D) $\zeta > 1$
#34 The equation of motion for SHM is:
A) $F = -mv^2$
B) $F = ma$
C) $F = -kx$
D) $F = m\omega^2$
#35 The principle of operation of musical instruments like guitars is based on:
A) damped oscillations
B) simple harmonic motion
C) forced oscillations
D) resonance
#36 In SHM, the total mechanical energy is:
A) constant
B) increasing with time
C) decreasing with time
D) zero
#37 In the equation $x(t) = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)$, $\omega$ is:
A) angular frequency
B) phase constant
C) velocity
D) amplitude
#38 In damped oscillations, the amplitude:
A) decreases with time
B) depends on temperature
C) remains constant
D) increases with time
#39 The working principle of a tuning fork is based on:
A) simple harmonic motion
B) forced oscillation
C) damped oscillations
D) resonance
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