Practice Why Use Complex Numbers in SHM? - 3.1 | Simple harmonic motion, damped and forced simple harmonic oscillator | Physics-II(Optics & Waves)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of a complex number?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the standard form of complex numbers.

Question 2

Easy

What does the term 'phasor' refer to in SHM?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It involves rotation and oscillation.

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Question 1

Which equation best represents the displacement in SHM using complex numbers?

  • A) x(t) = A cos(Ο‰t + Ο•)
  • B) x(t) = β„œ(A e^(i(Ο‰t + Ο•)))
  • C) F = -kx

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how we express displacement mathematically.

Question 2

True or False: The phasor rotates clockwise in the complex plane.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the direction of phasor rotation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the expression for SHM as x(t) = β„œ(5e^(i(3t + Ο€/4))), find the displacement at t = 1 second.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use Euler's formula to convert e^(ix) to cos(x) + i*sin(x).

Question 2

Explain how the use of complex numbers could affect the analysis of a system with three coupled oscillators.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would sum various oscillating components.

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