5 Fields and oscillations

Practice questions on Fields and oscillations

• A pendulum swings back and forth in simple harmonic motion. Describe the energy changes th… (5 marks, Describe)
• A mass is attached to a spring and set into simple harmonic motion by being pulled down an… (5 marks, Describe)
• Sonar is used on a research vessel to map the seabed. The vessel emits ultrasound pulses t… (5 marks, Explain)
• Geologists use seismic waves to study the internal structure of the Earth. Explain how the… (5 marks, Explain)
• Earthquakes produce two types of seismic wave: P-waves and S-waves. Scientists monitoring … (5 marks, Explain)
• Sonar is used by ships to locate objects on the sea floor. Explain how sonar works, includ… (5 marks, Explain)
• The human ear can detect sounds within a certain range of frequencies. Explain how sound w… (5 marks, Explain)
• Explain how the human ear detects sound waves and converts them into signals that are sent… (5 marks, Explain)
• A geologist is studying seismic waves produced by an earthquake. The geologist notices tha… (5 marks, Explain)
• Earthquakes produce two types of seismic wave: P-waves and S-waves. Explain the difference… (5 marks, Explain)
• A buoy floating on the surface of the sea bobs up and down in simple harmonic motion as wa… (5 marks, Describe)
• Ultrasound waves are used in sonar and foetal scanning. Explain how ultrasound waves are u… (5 marks, Explain)
• A guitar string is plucked and vibrates in simple harmonic motion. Explain how the displac… (5 marks, Explain)
• A child sits on a swing in a playground. The swing is pulled back and released, and the ch… (5 marks, Explain)
• Explain how ultrasound waves are used in foetal scanning to produce an image of a foetus i… (5 marks, Explain)