Oscillation - MDCAT PHYSICS

 Oscillation is a type of motion in which an object moves back and forth or up and down around a central point. This type of motion is common in nature, and it can be found in many different objects, such as pendulums, springs, and waves.

In MDCAT 2023 Physics, Oscillation is a major topic that is tested on. There are many different concepts related to Oscillation that you need to know for the exam, such as:

  • Period
  • Frequency
  • Amplitude
  • Damping
  • Resonance

In this blog post, we will discuss all of these concepts in detail, and we will also provide some practice questions so that you can test your understanding. By the end of this post, you will be well-prepared to answer any Oscillation questions that come up on the MDCAT 2023 Physics exam.

So let's get started!

Here are some TOPICS on Oscillation and MDCAT 2023 physics:

  • Oscillation
  • Period
  • Frequency
  • Amplitude
  • Damping
  • Resonance
  • Simple harmonic motion
  • Pendulum
  • Spring
  • Wave

  1. A simple pendulum is swinging back and forth. What is the direction of the net force acting on the pendulum bob at the highest point of its swing? (A) Toward the center of the swing (B) Away from the center of the swing (C) Parallel to the ground (D) Perpendicular to the ground

  2. A spring is stretched and released. What is the direction of the net force acting on the spring when it is at its equilibrium position? (A) Toward the center of the spring (B) Away from the center of the spring (C) Parallel to the ground (D) Perpendicular to the ground

  3. A simple pendulum is swinging back and forth. What is the period of the pendulum's motion? (A) The time it takes for the pendulum to swing from one side to the other and back again (B) The time it takes for the pendulum to swing from its highest point to its lowest point (C) The time it takes for the pendulum to swing from its equilibrium position to its highest point (D) The time it takes for the pendulum to swing from its equilibrium position to its lowest point

  4. A spring is stretched and released. What is the frequency of the spring's motion? (A) The number of times the spring oscillates in one second (B) The distance the spring oscillates in one second (C) The time it takes for the spring to oscillate once (D) The time it takes for the spring to oscillate twice

  5. A simple pendulum is swinging back and forth. What is the amplitude of the pendulum's motion? (A) The distance the pendulum swings from its highest point to its lowest point (B) The distance the pendulum swings from its equilibrium position to its highest point (C) The time it takes for the pendulum to swing from one side to the other and back again (D) The time it takes for the pendulum to swing from its equilibrium position to its lowest point

  6. A spring is stretched and released. What is the amplitude of the spring's motion? (A) The distance the spring stretches when it is released (B) The distance the spring compresses when it is released (C) The distance the spring oscillates in one second (D) The time it takes for the spring to oscillate once

  7. A simple pendulum is swinging back and forth. What is the effect of increasing the mass of the pendulum bob on the period of the pendulum's motion? (A) The period will increase (B) The period will decrease (C) The period will remain the same (D) The period will double

  8. A spring is stretched and released. What is the effect of increasing the mass of the object attached to the spring on the frequency of the spring's motion? (A) The frequency will increase (B) The frequency will decrease (C) The frequency will remain the same (D) The frequency will double

  9. A simple pendulum is swinging back and forth. What is the effect of increasing the length of the pendulum on the period of the pendulum's motion? (A) The period will increase (B) The period will decrease (C) The period will remain the same (D) The period will double

  10. A spring is stretched and released. What is the effect of increasing the spring constant on the frequency of the spring's motion? (A) The frequency will increase (B) The frequency will decrease (C) The frequency will remain the same (D) The frequency will double

  11. A simple pendulum is swinging back and forth. What is the effect of damping on the period of the pendulum's motion? (A) The period will increase (B) The period will decrease (C) The period will remain the same (D) The period will double

  12. A spring is stretched and released. What is the effect of damping on the frequency of the spring's motion? (A) The frequency will increase (B) The frequency will decrease (C) The frequency will remain the same (D) The frequency will double

  13. A simple pendulum is swinging back and forth. What is the effect of resonance on the period of the pendulum's motion? (A) The period will increase (B) The period will decrease (C) The period will remain the same (D) The period will double

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