7.14 - Phase Plane Representation
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Practice Questions
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What does phase plane representation plot?
💡 Hint: Think about how we visualize movement!
What shape do trajectories typically form in an undamped system?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of a roller coaster loop!
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What does the phase plane represent?
💡 Hint: Remember what two key variables are interacting.
True or False: An undamped system shows an elliptical trajectory in phase plane representation.
💡 Hint: Think back to the shapes we discussed around stable motion.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the phase plane trajectory of a nonlinear system with variable stiffness, commenting on how it differs from linear systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in stiffness impact the motion path.
Discuss how phase plane analysis can aid in designing a tuned mass damper for a building.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how damping affects energy transfer and stability.
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