True or false: oscillations

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A stiffer spring gives a shorter period.

2. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   A heavier pendulum bob swings more slowly.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Amplitude is related to the energy of an oscillation.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   A vibration must repeat many times to count.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A pendulum can be used to measure gravity.

Instructions

Tap True or False for each statement.

Explanation