A mass-spring system is subjected to a periodic force. If the amplitude of the f

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A mass-spring system is subjected to a periodic force. If the amplitude of the forced oscillation is 0.1 m and the damping coefficient is 0.2 kg/s, what is the maximum velocity of the oscillation?
  1. 0.1 m/s
  2. 0.2 m/s
  3. 0.3 m/s
  4. 0.4 m/s

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

A mass-spring system is subjected to a periodic force. If the amplitude of the forced oscillation is 0.1 m and the damping coefficient is 0.2 kg/s, what is the maximum velocity of the oscillation?
  • Step 1: Identify the given values. The amplitude (A) is 0.1 m and the damping coefficient is 0.2 kg/s.
  • Step 2: Understand the formula for maximum velocity (v_max) in a mass-spring system under forced oscillation, which is v_max = Aω.
  • Step 3: Recognize that ω (angular frequency) can be calculated using the formula ω = 2πf, where f is the frequency.
  • Step 4: Assume a frequency (f) of 1 Hz for this calculation.
  • Step 5: Calculate ω using the assumed frequency: ω = 2π * 1 = 2π.
  • Step 6: Substitute the values into the maximum velocity formula: v_max = 0.1 * 2π.
  • Step 7: Calculate v_max: v_max = 0.1 * 2π ≈ 0.2 m/s.
  • Forced Oscillation – The behavior of a mass-spring system when subjected to an external periodic force.
  • Damping – The effect of a damping coefficient on the amplitude and velocity of oscillations.
  • Maximum Velocity – The peak speed of the oscillation, calculated using amplitude and angular frequency.
  • Angular Frequency – The rate of oscillation, related to the frequency of the periodic force.
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