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Which of the following is a familiar example of oscillation?
Which of the following is a familiar example of oscillation?
- The beating of the human heart
- The vibration of strings in guitar (correct)
- The periodic firing of nerve cells in the brain
- The periodic swelling of Cepheid variable stars
In which area of science do oscillations occur?
In which area of science do oscillations occur?
- Psychology
- Zoology
- Botany
- Geology (correct)
What is precisely used to describe a mechanical oscillation?
What is precisely used to describe a mechanical oscillation?
- Rotation
- Conduction
- Translation
- Vibration (correct)
What is the simplest mechanical oscillating system described in the text?
What is the simplest mechanical oscillating system described in the text?
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Which phenomenon may be undesirable in process control and control theory?
Which phenomenon may be undesirable in process control and control theory?
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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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