Resonance

When the frequency of an added force matches a system's natural frequency, producing a large oscillation.

• periodic damping

• amplitude

• fluctuation

• resonance

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Systems may exhibit an extra large-amplitude response when a force is added that _____.

• matches the total energy of the system

• matches its natural frequency

• equals the lowest frequency

• equals the highest frequency

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The frequency at which a system tends to oscillate.

• frequency system

• periodic frequency

• amplified frequency

• natural frequency

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It is the inducing of vibrations of a natural rate by a vibrating source having the same frequency.

• Refraction of sound

• Diffraction of sound

• Interference

• Resonance

How can resonance break an object?

• forcing an object to vibrate at its natural frequency for a short time

• forcing an object to vibrate at different frequencies for a short time

• forcing an object to vibrate at different frequencies for a longtime

• forcing an object to vibrate at its natural frequency for a long time

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When a system is driven at its natural frequency, it experiences a phenomenon known as:

• A) Damping

• B) Resonance

• C) Interference

• D) Diffraction

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Which of the following is an example of resonance in everyday life?

• A) A car engine starting

• B) A bridge swaying in the wind

• C) A light bulb glowing

• D) A refrigerator humming

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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse is a classic example of:

• A) Structural failure due to resonance

• B) Poor construction materials

• C) Earthquake damage

• D) Wind shear effects

In a resonance experiment, the amplitude of oscillation is maximum when:

• A) The driving frequency is zero

• B) The driving frequency matches the natural frequency

• C) The driving frequency is double the natural frequency

• D) The driving frequency is half the natural frequency

Which of the following devices uses the principle of resonance to function?

• A) Microwave oven

• B) Radio tuner

• C) Electric heater

• D) Solar panel

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