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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the form of the general solution when the roots are complex?
💡 Hint: Think about how we express solutions in terms of cosine and sine.
Question 2
Easy
What indicates damped oscillation in a differential equation?
💡 Hint: Remember, it has to do with the value of α.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does a negative discriminant indicate in the characteristic equation?
- Real roots
- Complex roots
- No roots
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for the discriminant.
Question 2
True or False: If α < 0, then the amplitude of oscillation remains constant.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of damped oscillations.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given the differential equation d²y/dx² + 5dy/dx + 6y = 0, derive the general solution and discuss its implications for dynamic structures.
💡 Hint: Calculate the discriminant to confirm root types.
Question 2
A high-rise building sways under wind with a natural frequency ω = 2π rad/s and damping ratio ζ = 0.2. Calculate the damped frequency and interpret the results.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for damped frequency and consider how damping affects real-world applications.
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