Practice Forced Oscillations & Resonance (3) - Harmonic Oscillators & Damping
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Forced Oscillations & Resonance

Practice - Forced Oscillations & Resonance

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Question 1 Easy

What is forced oscillation?

💡 Hint: Think about what pushes or drives a system.

Question 2 Easy

Define resonance in simple words.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you push someone on a swing.

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Question 1

What is the equation for forced oscillations?

a) mx¨ + bx˙ + kx = F_0 sin(ωt)
b) mx¨ + bx˙ + kx = F_0 cos(ωt)
c) mx¨ + kx = F_0 cos(ωt)

💡 Hint: Focus on whether it’s sine or cosine in the equation.

Question 2

True or False: Resonance occurs only in undamped systems.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how energy loss might affect resonance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a pendulum clock that minimizes damping effects while maximizing resonance. Discuss materials and construction methods.

💡 Hint: Think about how material and structure influence oscillation.

Challenge 2 Hard

A tower experiences periodic wind forces modeled as F_0 cos(ωt). Discuss ways engineers can prevent resonance amplification.

💡 Hint: Consider technology available in modern engineering solutions.

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