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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define what normal modes of vibration are.
💡 Hint: Think about how a swing moves naturally.
Question 2
Easy
What is a natural frequency?
💡 Hint: Consider the rate of a pendulum's swing.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What are normal modes?
- A. Natural vibrations of a system
- B. External forces acting on a system
- C. Damping effects on a system
💡 Hint: Think about how a swing moves freely.
Question 2
True or False: Each normal mode has an associated natural frequency.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how different musical notes correspond to different vibrations.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a three-storey MDOF system, compute the characteristic equation to determine the natural frequencies.
💡 Hint: Focus on understanding how the equation is derived from modal analysis.
Question 2
Analyze the effect of adding damping to an already calculated modal response. Discuss how it alters mode shapes.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy dissipation might affect vibrations.
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