7.5 - Natural Frequency and Time Period
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Practice Questions
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What does natural frequency tell us about an SDOF system?
💡 Hint: Think about the system's speed of oscillation.
State the formula for the time period.
💡 Hint: Remember how gravity and mass influence the cycle time.
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What is the natural frequency of a system?
💡 Hint: Focus on what describes the oscillation.
The time period is always directly proportional to mass.
💡 Hint: Consider how mass influences cycles.
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A mass-spring system has a mass of 10 kg and a spring constant of 500 N/m. Calculate the natural frequency and time period. What is the physical interpretation of these values?
💡 Hint: Utilize the formulas for both natural frequency and time period.
Discuss the relationship between natural frequency and structural integrity in buildings during an earthquake. Why is it crucial to consider natural frequency in design?
💡 Hint: Think about how resonance impacts buildings under seismic loads.
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