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Question 1
Easy
Define natural frequency in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how tuning forks resonate.
Question 2
Easy
What are mode shapes?
💡 Hint: Consider how different instruments vibrate.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What defines the natural frequencies of a system?
💡 Hint: Consider what properties influence oscillation.
Question 2
True or False: Mode shapes can interfere with each other.
💡 Hint: Think about independence in terms of vectors.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a two-mass spring system, derive the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the system. Consider both masses and springs in your analysis.
💡 Hint: Make use of the symmetry in the eigenvalue problem.
Question 2
In a multi-storey building, discuss how mode shapes affect the building's response to seismic activity, providing specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how the distribution of mass can modify the force spread during an earthquake.
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