Question

The diagram below shows snapshots of an oscillator at different times. What is the frequency of the oscillation?

Answer 1

0.555 Hz

Step-by-step explanation:

The period of the oscillation is the time taken for the for the object to return to its original position. (ie. Displacement = 0). From the above snapshot,

Period of oscillation = 1.80s.

From here, finding the frequency is simple as, Frequency = 1/Period. Hence,

Frequency = 1/1.80

= 0.555 Hz (3 sf)