Practice Characteristics - 1.2 | Harmonic Oscillators & Damping | Engineering Mechanics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for the restoring force in SHM?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the relationship between force and displacement.

Question 2

Easy

What does it mean when a system is over-damped?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the speed and pattern of return to equilibrium.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the equation for simple harmonic motion?

  • F = ma
  • m xΒ¨ + k x = 0
  • E = mcΒ²

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the specific conditions of harmonic motion.

Question 2

True or False: In a critically damped system, oscillations will occur.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how quickly systems reach equilibrium.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

An oscillator has a mass of 2 kg and a spring constant of 50 N/m. What is the natural frequency?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the natural frequency formula and solve.

Question 2

Describe how energy varies in a damped harmonic oscillator over time, and derive the energy equation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the relationship between time, damping coefficient, and energy.

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