Section Quiz: Simple Harmonic Motion

Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.

1. According to Hooke’s law, the force exerted by a spring on an object is

proportional to
a. the mass of the object.
b. the displacement of the spring.
c. the length of the spring.
d. the volume of the object.

2. In any system in simple harmonic motion, the restoring force acting on the
mass in the system is proportional to
a. displacement.
b. the length of a pendulum.
c. the mass.
d. frequency.

3. The spring constant in a given oscillating mass-spring may be

changed by
a. increasing the mass.
b. decreasing the mass.
c. decreasing the initial displacement.
d. none of the above

4. In an oscillating mass-spring system, the velocity of the mass is greatest

when the mass is
a. at the point of maximum displacement.
b. halfway between the equilibrium point and maximum displacement.
c. at the point where acceleration is greatest.
d. at the equilibrium point.

5. The period of a pendulum may be decreased by

a. shortening its length.
b. increasing the mass of the bob.
c. moving its equilibrium point.
d. decreasing the mass of the bob.

6. As the swinging bob of a pendulum moves farther from its equilibrium

position, the pendulum’s _______________ increases.
a. frequency
b. mass
c. restoring force
d. length

Vibrations and Waves ​continued

7. The gravitational potential energy of the bob of a swinging pendulum is at

its maximum when the bob is at
a. maximum displacement.
b. the equilibrium point.
c. the center of its swing.
d. minimum displacement.
 8. Stretching a spring increases its ______________ energy.
a. mechanical kinetic
b. gravitational potential
c. vibrational kinetic
d. elastic potential

9. What happens to an oscillating mass-spring system as a result of damping?

The system stops oscillating and comes to rest.

10.What is the spring constant of a spring that stretches a distance of 8.5 cm when a mass of 370 g is hung
on it?

Fg = mg = 0.370 kg . 9.8 m/s^2

fg = 3.63 N => F elastic
​ ​K = 43 n/m

Name: maitha Class:grade 12:

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