Practice Case of Complex Roots - 4 | 4. Case of Complex Roots | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

State the general form of a second-order linear differential equation.

💡 Hint: Look for the highest derivative term.

Question 2

Easy

What do complex roots indicate about an equation?

💡 Hint: Think about how the roots affect the graph of the solution.

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Question 1

What happens when the discriminant is less than zero?

  • The roots are real and distinct
  • The roots are complex
  • The roots are equal

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between the discriminant and the nature of roots.

Question 2

True or False: A system with α > 0 indicates stable behavior.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of growing oscillations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the equation d²y/dt² + 3dy/dt + 5y = 0, identify the roots and explain their implications for the system's behavior.

💡 Hint: Use the quadratic formula to find the roots.

Question 2

Discuss how tuning mass dampers can change the natural frequency in tall buildings with a focus on complex roots.

💡 Hint: Think about resonance and how it affects oscillation stability.

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