Practice Applications In Engineering (5) - Harmonic Oscillators & Damping
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Applications in Engineering

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Question 1 Easy

What is a shock absorber?

💡 Hint: Consider its role in a vehicle's suspension system.

Question 2 Easy

Define resonance.

💡 Hint: Think about musical instruments and sound.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of shock absorbers?

Enhance speed
Control oscillations
Increase weight

💡 Hint: Think about their role in vehicle suspension.

Question 2

True or False: Resonance is beneficial for structural integrity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the Tacoma Narrows Bridge example.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a basic shock absorber system for a bicycle. Discuss required materials and how damping would be achieved.

💡 Hint: Consider existing bicycle designs for inspiration.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how different types of damping (under-damped, critically damped, over-damped) would influence building performance during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Think about each type's natural frequency alignment with seismic waves.

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