Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)

16. The total mechanical energy in simple harmonic motion:

a) Remains constant

b) Increases with time

c) Decreases with time

d) Depends on the amplitude

17. The period of a simple pendulum depends on:

a) Length of the pendulum

b) Mass of the pendulum bob

c) Amplitude of the pendulum swing

d) None of the above

18. The frequency of a simple pendulum depends on:

a) Length of the pendulum

b) Mass of the pendulum bob

c) Amplitude of the pendulum swing

d) None of the above

19. The motion of a mass-spring system is an example of:

a) Simple harmonic motion

b) Circular motion

c) Rotational motion

d) Linear motion

20. The restoring force in a mass-spring system is proportional to:

a) Displacement

b) Velocity

c) Acceleration

d) Mass