Oscillatory angular motion (pendulum, nodding head) – MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Oscillatory angular motion is defined as: (A) Repeated motion about a fixed axis within a range (B) Linear motion in a straight line (C) Circular motion around an external axis (D) Random irregular motion 2. A simple example of oscillatory angular motion is: (A) Pendulum swing (B) Car moving on a road (C) Ball rolling on ground (D) Running straight 3. The motion of the head while nodding “yes” is an example of: (A) Linear motion (B) Oscillatory angular motion (C) External rotation (D) Vibrational motion only 4. Oscillatory angular motion always occurs around: (A) A fixed axis (B) A moving axis (C) A straight line (D) No axis 5. Which of the following is NOT oscillatory angular motion? (A) Swing of a pendulum (B) Elbow flexion-extension in exercise (C) Somersault (D) Nodding head 6. Oscillatory angular motion is also called: (A) Rotational vibration (B) Translatory motion (C) Rectilinear motion (D) Projectile motion 7. In oscillatory angular motion, the body moves: (A) Back and forth about a mean position (B) In a straight line without reversal (C) Around an external axis continuously (D) Randomly without path 8. The mean or central position in oscillatory angular motion is called: (A) Equilibrium position (B) Tangential position (C) Rotational axis (D) Neutral axis 9. Which of these is a human body example of oscillatory angular motion? (A) Nodding head (B) Flexion and extension of the leg during walking (C) Breathing rib movements (D) All of the above 10. Oscillatory angular motion can be considered as: (A) Periodic motion (B) Non-periodic motion (C) Random motion (D) Non-mechanical motion 11. In oscillatory angular motion, the restoring force depends on: (A) Angular displacement (B) Angular velocity (C) Torque only (D) None of the above 12. Oscillatory angular motion is commonly studied in: (A) Biomechanics (B) Physics (C) Engineering (D) All of the above 13. A swing moving back and forth is an example of: (A) Oscillatory angular motion (B) Rectilinear motion (C) Projectile motion (D) Linear oscillation only 14. Nodding the head “no” represents: (A) Oscillatory angular motion (B) External axis motion (C) Linear displacement (D) None 15. Which motion is closest to oscillatory angular motion? (A) Vibrations of a pendulum (B) Rolling of a ball (C) Running forward (D) Circular orbit 16. Oscillatory angular motion differs from circular motion because: (A) It is repetitive back and forth, not continuous (B) It is faster (C) It has no axis (D) It is linear 17. Angular oscillation is measured in: (A) Degrees or radians (B) Meters (C) Seconds only (D) Kilograms 18. The time taken for one complete oscillation is called: (A) Period (B) Frequency (C) Amplitude (D) Cycle 19. The number of oscillations per unit time is called: (A) Frequency (B) Period (C) Amplitude (D) Angular displacement 20. Larger amplitude in oscillatory angular motion means: (A) Greater angular displacement (B) Smaller energy (C) No change (D) Less visible motion 21. A child on a swing shows: (A) Oscillatory angular motion (B) Linear motion (C) Random motion (D) Translational oscillation only 22. Oscillatory angular motion always has: (A) A mean equilibrium position (B) Infinite displacement (C) Straight path (D) No axis 23. When a pendulum is displaced and released, it returns due to: (A) Restoring torque (B) Inertia (C) Centripetal force only (D) Gravity only 24. Oscillatory angular motion is often used to study: (A) Balance and posture (B) Projectile flight (C) Car speed (D) Straight line velocity 25. Which joint action resembles oscillatory angular motion? (A) Elbow flexion-extension repeatedly (B) Running straight (C) Circular hammer throw (D) Jumping forward 26. A pendulum is a model for: (A) Oscillatory angular motion (B) Projectile motion (C) Linear motion (D) External axis motion 27. Oscillatory angular motion is commonly found in: (A) Clocks (pendulum) (B) Metronomes (C) Gym exercises (D) All of the above 28. Oscillatory angular motion has which type of energy exchange? (A) Potential ↔ Kinetic energy (B) Thermal ↔ Chemical energy (C) Nuclear ↔ Heat (D) None 29. In biomechanics, rib cage oscillations during breathing are: (A) Oscillatory angular motion (B) External axis rotation (C) Linear displacement (D) Rectilinear motion 30. Which is NOT an example of oscillatory angular motion? (A) Pendulum (B) Swing (C) Nodding head (D) Sprinting straight 31. Oscillatory angular motion is most important for: (A) Rhythmic human movements (B) One-time displacements (C) Only projectiles (D) Random motions 32. Oscillatory angular motion is a special case of: (A) Angular motion (B) Linear motion (C) Translatory motion (D) Projectile motion 33. Restoring torque in oscillatory angular motion acts: (A) Toward equilibrium position (B) Away from equilibrium (C) Randomly (D) Along the tangent 34. Oscillatory angular motion is always: (A) Reversible (B) Non-reversible (C) One-way (D) Non-repetitive 35. Which feature defines oscillatory angular motion? (A) Back-and-forth angular displacement (B) Constant velocity (C) Straight-line path (D) No axis of rotation 36. Which of the following uses oscillatory angular motion for timing? (A) Pendulum clocks (B) Stopwatches (C) Digital watches (D) Compasses 37. In rehabilitation, oscillatory angular motion exercises are used for: (A) Joint mobility (B) Cardiovascular endurance (C) Sprinting training (D) Strength only 38. Oscillatory angular motion is periodic because: (A) It repeats in equal intervals of time (B) It occurs randomly (C) It never repeats (D) It is only linear 39. The angular amplitude in oscillatory motion is maximum at: (A) Extreme positions (B) Mean position (C) Halfway point (D) Center of axis 40. The velocity in oscillatory angular motion is maximum at: (A) Equilibrium position (B) Extreme position (C) Half amplitude (D) None 41. The acceleration in oscillatory angular motion is maximum at: (A) Extreme position (B) Equilibrium position (C) Midpoint (D) None 42. Oscillatory angular motion in human neck helps with: (A) Communication gestures (yes/no) (B) Linear walking (C) Balancing heavy loads (D) None 43. Oscillatory angular motion is a balance mechanism in: (A) Inner ear semicircular canals (B) Shoulder muscles (C) Elbow ligaments (D) Ankle bones 44. Oscillatory angular motion is slower when: (A) Inertia is large (B) Torque is high (C) Axis is small (D) Amplitude is low 45. Oscillatory angular motion is faster when: (A) Restoring force is strong (B) Axis is wide (C) Mass is greater (D) Torque is zero 46. Oscillatory angular motion in a pendulum is maintained by: (A) Gravity (B) Inertia (C) Torque (D) All of the above 47. Which part of the body often shows oscillatory angular motion unconsciously? (A) Breathing ribs (B) Fingers typing (C) Toes walking (D) Knees running 48. Oscillatory angular motion stops when: (A) Energy is dissipated due to friction (B) Axis disappears (C) Torque is zero (D) Velocity is infinite 49. Oscillatory angular motion is mathematically modeled as: (A) Simple harmonic motion (B) Projectile motion (C) Translational motion (D) Circular motion 50. Oscillatory angular motion can be both: (A) Natural or forced (B) Linear or angular (C) Projectile or translational (D) Random or chaotic Related Posts:Types of Motion (Linear, Angular, General) – MCQsAngular Motion (Rotation) – MCQsDefinition of angular motion – MCQsCombination of linear + angular motion – MCQsLinear vs. Angular vs. General motion – MCQsAngular Motion Forces – MCQs