Practice - System Description - 3.3.1
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Practice Questions
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What are the three key components of a mass-spring-damper system?
💡 Hint: Think about the components we discussed relating to forces.
What does the spring constant measure?
💡 Hint: Recall how a spring reacts when stretched.
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What is the primary function of the mass in a mass-spring-damper system?
💡 Hint: Remember what happens to the mass when a force is applied.
True or False: The spring constant indicates how much a spring resists being compressed.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you push or pull a spring.
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Considering a mass-spring-damper system with a mass of 2 kg, damping coefficient of 3 N·s/m, and spring constant of 4 N/m, derive the equation of motion.
💡 Hint: Use Newton's second law to balance forces.
If you increase the damping coefficient in the mass-spring-damper system, what will be the effect on oscillations and settling time? Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Think about how damping affects vibrations or oscillations in real-life systems.
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