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Edexcel A-Level Physics Free and Forced Oscillations

Practise Edexcel A-Level Physics free and forced oscillations by distinguishing natural motion from steady motion driven by a generator.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • identify steady forced oscillation as motion at the driving generator frequency

5.5.151 - Free and forced oscillations question 1

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A mass is forced into oscillation by a vibration generator. After a short time the oscillation becomes steady.

Which of the following statements about the steady oscillation of the mass is always true?

A

The amplitude of oscillation of the mass will be a maximum.

B

The mass will oscillate at its natural frequency.

C

The mass will oscillate at the frequency of the vibration generator.

D

The transfer of energy to the mass will be a maximum.

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