5 Questions
Which of the following is a familiar example of oscillation?
The vibration of strings in guitar
In which area of science do oscillations occur?
Geology
What is precisely used to describe a mechanical oscillation?
Vibration
What is the simplest mechanical oscillating system described in the text?
Weight attached to a linear spring with only weight and tension
Which phenomenon may be undesirable in process control and control theory?
Chattering
Study Notes
Oscillation Examples
- A pendulum clock is a familiar example of oscillation
- Oscillations occur in the area of physics
Mechanical Oscillation
- A mechanical oscillation is precisely described by a sinusoidal function
Simple Mechanical Oscillating System
- A simple pendulum is the simplest mechanical oscillating system
Undesirable Phenomenon
- Oscillation may be undesirable in process control and control theory
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