NEET Physics Damped & Forced Oscillations MCQ Question
What happens to the mechanical energy of a damped oscillator during its motion?
It decreases due to energy transfer to thermal energy.
It remains constant throughout the motion.
It increases due to external forces acting on it.
It oscillates between maximum and minimum values.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In a damped oscillator, the mechanical energy decreases during oscillations because external forces, such as drag, inhibit the oscillations and transfer mechanical energy to thermal energy.
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