Practice Characteristics (1.2) - Harmonic Oscillators & Damping - Engineering Mechanics
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Question 1 Easy

What is the formula for the restoring force in SHM?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between force and displacement.

Question 2 Easy

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

💡 Hint: Consider the speed and pattern of return to equilibrium.

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Question 1

What is the equation for simple harmonic motion?

F = ma
m x¨ + k x = 0
E = mc²

💡 Hint: Recall the specific conditions of harmonic motion.

Question 2

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

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly systems reach equilibrium.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Use the natural frequency formula and solve.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between time, damping coefficient, and energy.

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