The linear oscillator

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   F = minus k x is known as

   Choices

   1. Hooke's law restoring force
   2. Newton's third law
   3. Ohm's law

   Correct choice

   Hooke's law restoring force

2. Question

   Such a system is also called a

   Choices

   1. Rigid rotor
   2. Linear oscillator
   3. Free body

   Correct choice

   Linear oscillator

3. Question

   If mass m increases, the period T

   Choices

   1. Decreases
   2. Stays fixed
   3. Increases

   Correct choice

   Increases

4. Question

   If stiffness k increases, the period T

   Choices

   1. Decreases
   2. Increases
   3. Stays fixed

   Correct choice

   Decreases

Instructions

Tap the chip that answers each prompt.

Explanation