Practice Example Problems - 4.5 | 4. Case of Complex Roots | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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Solve the equation d²y + 6dy + 10y = 0.

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

Question 2

Easy

What does a negative discriminant indicate in a differential equation?

💡 Hint: Recall the discriminant formula D = b² - 4ac.

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Question 1

What is the characteristic equation for the differential equation d²y + 4dy + 13y = 0?

  • r² + 4r + 13 = 0
  • r² - 4r + 13 = 0
  • r² + 4r - 13 = 0

💡 Hint: Recall the format of the general second-order linear differential equations.

Question 2

True or False: A negative discriminant indicates real and distinct roots.

  • True
  • False

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

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Question 1

A suspension bridge experiences oscillations when wind blows towards it. If the governing equation is d²y/dt² + 8dy/dt + 16y = 0, analyze the system by finding the roots and assessing stability.

💡 Hint: Use the characteristic equation to derive the roots and analyze their real part.

Question 2

For a damped harmonic oscillator with a mass of 3 kg, damping coefficient of 6 Ns/m, and spring constant of 75 N/m, calculate the damping ratio ζ and natural frequency ω_n.

💡 Hint: Use the formulas for ν and rooftop damping calculations.

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