NEET Physics Damped & Forced Oscillations MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about damped and forced oscillations is correct?
In a damped oscillator, the amplitude decreases over time due to energy loss to thermal energy.
The displacement of a damped oscillator is independent of the damping constant.
A forced oscillator can achieve maximum amplitude when the driving frequency matches the natural frequency.
In systems with high damping, the resonance peak becomes wider and shorter.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A damped oscillator experiences a decrease in amplitude over time as mechanical energy is transformed into thermal energy due to external forces. This is consistent with the provided context about damped oscillations.
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