Practice - Rectangular Membrane, Use of Double Fourier Series
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Practice Questions
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What does the variable \( u(x,y,t) \) represent in the wave equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what is changing in the membrane.
Define what boundary conditions are in the context of a rectangular membrane.
💡 Hint: Consider how the edges of the membrane are held.
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What is the two-dimensional wave equation used to model?
💡 Hint: Think about structures that can vibrate.
True or False: The double Fourier series can be used to model forced vibrations?
💡 Hint: Recall the different analysis conditions.
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Given a rectangular membrane of dimensions 2m x 3m and tension resulting in a wave speed of 10 m/s, calculate the first three fundamental frequencies using separation of variables.
💡 Hint: Plug in the dimensions into your eigenvalue expressions.
Design a small rectangular membrane structure to minimize vibrations caused by wind. Which Fourier coefficients would be most critical for ensuring stability?
💡 Hint: Refer back to how lower frequencies relate to stronger vibrations.
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