CBSE 11 Physics · U10

Oscillations and Waves

CBSE Class 11 Physics Unit X: periodic motion, SHM, phase, loaded spring oscillations, SHM energy, simple pendulum time period, travelling waves, progressive waves, superposition, reflection, standing waves in strings and organ pipes, harmonics, and beats.

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A focused, distraction-free run through 40 multiple-choice questions. Hints if you need them; your score at the end.

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Difficulty guide

The label describes the problem, not your ability.

1/5 - Foundational

Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.

2/5 - Routine exam skill

Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.

3/5 - Standard multi-step

Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.

4/5 - Hard exam skill

High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.

5/5 - Challenge

Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.

Topic 10.1

Periodic Motion, SHM and Phase

Time period, frequency, displacement as a function of time, periodic functions, SHM as projection of uniform circular motion, and phase.

Topic 10.2

Spring Oscillations, Pendulum and SHM Energy

Loaded spring, restoring force and force constant, energy exchange in SHM, and simple pendulum time period.

Topic 10.3

Travelling Waves and Progressive Wave Relation

Transverse and longitudinal waves, speed of a travelling wave, displacement relation for a progressive wave, wavelength, frequency and phase difference.

Topic 10.4

Superposition, Reflection and Standing Waves

Principle of superposition, reflection at boundaries, standing waves in strings and organ pipes, nodes, antinodes and harmonics.

Topic 10.5

Harmonics and Beats

Fundamental modes and harmonics of strings and organ pipes, overtones, beat frequency, beat period and nearby-frequency applications.

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