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What effect does damping have on harmonic motion?

  • It causes the motion to become less periodic over time. (correct)
  • It increases the oscillation amplitude.
  • It has no effect on the equilibrium point.
  • It results in a constant oscillation frequency.

    • In which situation is damping considered unwanted?

  • In clocks that require precise timekeeping. (correct)
  • In audio equipment to reduce noise.
  • In automobiles with shock absorbers.
  • In heavy machinery for stability.

    • What characterizes underdamping in an oscillator?

  • The system does not undergo any oscillations.
  • The motion is a simple linear decay without oscillation.
  • The system reaches equilibrium instantaneously.
  • The system oscillates several times with decreasing amplitude. (correct)

    • What is the equation for the retarding force in a damped harmonic motion?

    <p>R = -bv</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of critically damped motion?

    <p>It reaches equilibrium in the shortest time without oscillating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of damping causes the system to experience a slower than exponential decay without oscillation?

    <p>Overdamping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior is expected when damping is large in a harmonic oscillator?

    <p>It exhibits no oscillation characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the restoring force in an oscillator typically relate to displacement?

    <p>It is proportional to the negative displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between amplitude relaxation time and energy relaxation time?

    <p>Energy relaxation time is half of amplitude relaxation time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is represented by 'r' in the context of relaxation times?

    <p>Rate of energy loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do eddy currents affect the performance of braking systems in trains?

    <p>They produce a drag force that slows down the moving train.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main advantages of induction stoves compared to traditional cooking methods?

    <p>They allow for precise temperature control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of eddy currents, what happens when a conductor moves through a magnetic field?

    <p>A current is induced within the conductor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a damped oscillator?

    <p>Oscillation ceases as amplitude decays exponentially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the resistance in an electrical oscillator exceeds the critical resistance value?

    <p>No oscillations occur; the system becomes overdamped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the rate at which the amplitude of oscillatory motion decays?

    <p>Logarithmic decrement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the natural frequency of a system with no retarding force called?

    <p>Natural frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the damped harmonic motion, what occurs when the retarding force is minor?

    <p>The oscillatory behavior is still present but with decreasing amplitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is termed as critically damped in an oscillator?

    <p>No oscillations with a specific resistance value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the quality factor of an oscillator indicate?

    <p>The oscillator maintains low energy loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the relaxation time in a damped system refer to?

    <p>The time taken for the amplitude to decrease significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expression for the potential energy stored in a stretched spring?

    <p>$ rac{1}{2} kx^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a frictionless simple harmonic oscillator, when is the energy entirely kinetic?

    <p>At the equilibrium point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of circuit is formed when a capacitor is connected to an inductor?

    <p>LC circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is analogous to the kinetic energy stored in a moving block in a simple harmonic motion?

    <p>$ rac{1}{2} LI^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is assumed for energy conservation in an LC circuit?

    <p>The inductor has zero resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What energy is stored in the electric field of a capacitor?

    <p>$ rac{Q^2}{2C}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what position in simple harmonic motion is potential energy maximum?

    <p>At the limits of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an LC circuit, what does the inductor's energy depend on?

    <p>The current through the inductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the amplitude relaxation time?

    <p>Time during which the amplitude of oscillation decays to 1/e of its initial value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the energy relaxation time (te) related to the amplitude relaxation time (ta)?

    <p>te = 1/2r</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher quality factor (Q) indicate about an oscillator?

    <p>The oscillator experiences fewer losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the quality factor (Q) based on energy considerations?

    <p>Q = (2π * energy stored) / energy loss per cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the parameter 'r' represent in the equation d = rT?

    <p>The damping ratio of the oscillator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If ta = 1/r, what will be the relationship when t = t0 + ta?

    <p>The amplitude will have decayed to 1/e of the initial value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a damped harmonic oscillator, what outcome occurs when energy is lost rapidly?

    <p>The quality factor decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during one complete cycle (dt = T) of a damped harmonic oscillator?

    <p>The energy stored equals the energy lost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in simple harmonic motion?

    <p>Amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the spring constant (k) represent in the context of spring oscillations?

    <p>The rate at which the spring restores to equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In simple harmonic motion, what causes the acceleration of the object?

    <p>It is proportional to the displacement from equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between frequency and period in simple harmonic motion?

    <p>Frequency is the reciprocal of the period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the total mechanical energy in an ideal simple harmonic oscillator over time?

    <p>It remains constant throughout the motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a cycle in the context of simple harmonic motion?

    <p>A full to-and-fro motion returning to the starting point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the restoring force of a spring in simple harmonic motion?

    <p>It is directed towards the equilibrium position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a simple pendulum, which aspect does 'L' refer to in the equation $s = L\theta$?

    <p>The length of the pendulum's cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Oscillations and Waves

    • Oscillations are repeating motions of an object returning to a given position after a fixed time interval
    • Waves are oscillations that transfer energy
    • Sound waves and water waves are examples of oscillations
    • Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is a special type of periodic motion with a single frequency and well-defined amplitude
    • SHM is a basic building block for more complex periodic motions
    • All periodic motions can be modeled as combinations of simple harmonic motions
    • SHM is fundamental to understanding mechanical waves.

    Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) - Spring Oscillations

    • A spring-mass system is a model of a periodic system
    • Periodic motion is when an object vibrates or oscillates over the same path, each cycle taking the same amount of time
    • Displacement is measured from the equilibrium point and amplitude is the maximum displacement
    • A cycle is a full back-and-forth motion
    • Period is the time required to complete one cycle
    • Frequency is the number of cycles completed per second

    Simple Harmonic Motion - Spring Oscillations (cont.)

    • The force exerted by a spring is proportional to the negative of its displacement: F = -kx
    • The minus sign indicates the force is a restoring force (pulls the mass towards its equilibrium position)
    • k is the spring constant

    Simple Harmonic Motion

    • An object moves with simple harmonic motion when acceleration is proportional to its position and is oppositely directed to the displacement from equilibrium
    • x(t) = Acos(wt + φ) is a solution
    • T = 2π√(m/k)
    • f = 1/T = 1/(2π√(m/k))

    Simple Harmonic Motion – Spring Oscillations (detailed)

    • Displacement is measured from equilibrium point. Amplitude is maximum displacement
    • A cycle is a complete to-and-fro motion
    • Period is the time to complete one cycle.
    • Frequency is the number of cycles per second

    Simple Pendulum

    • A simple pendulum consists of a mass on a lightweight cord
    • The cord does not stretch, and its mass is negligible
    • d²θ/dt² = -(g/L)sinθ
    • For small angles, sinθ≈θ
    • d²θ/dt² ≈ -(g/L)θ ≈ -ω²θ
    • ω² = g/L

    Energy Conservation in Oscillatory Motion

    • In an ideal system, with no energy loss, total mechanical energy is conserved (E = K + U)
    • Potential energy (U) of a spring: U = ½kx²
    • Kinetic energy (K) of a mass: K = ½mv²
    • Total energy (E) is the sum of potential and kinetic energy

    Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion

    • If the mass is at its maximum displacement (limits of motion), energy is all potential
    • If the mass is at the equilibrium point, energy is all kinetic
    • Total energy is constant and equal to ½kA²
    • Energy is transferred between potential and kinetic forms throughout the cycle.

    Damped Harmonic Motion

    • Damped harmonic motion occurs with a frictional or drag force
    • The mechanical energy of the system diminishes with time
    • Depending on the damping force, the oscillations may or may not be present
    • Underdamping: Several small oscillations before coming to rest
    • Critical damping: Fastest way to equilibrium
    • Overdamping: Oscillations are absent, slow return to equilibrium

    Damped Harmonic Motion (cont.)

    • Retarding force: R = -bv
    • Restoring force: F = -kx
    • d²x/dt² = -kx - bv; simplified as second order linear differential equation.

    Damped Harmonic Motion(cont.)

    • x(t) = Be⁻ªᵗ is a solution form
    • Different scenarios exist

    Electrical Oscillator: LC circuit

    • Combining a capacitor and an inductor creates an LC circuit
    • The energy exchanged between electrical (stored in capacitor) and magnetic (stored in the inductor) forms.
    • The total energy is constant.
    • Q(t) = Qmaxcos(ωt + φ)

    Electrical Oscillator: LCR circuit

    • Introducing a resistor adds damping to the LC circuit
    • Q(t) = Qmaxe⁻rtSin(ωt + φ) describes damped oscillations
    • ω varies due to damping

    Electrical Oscillator: Damped Harmonic Motions

    • Energy is still conserved; however, losses cause oscillations to decrease over time
    • Q(t) = Qmax e⁻rt Sin(ωt + φ) describes oscillations with decreasing amplitude.
    • R is the Resistance, ω is the frequency

    Characterization of Damping

    • Logarithmic decrement ( δ ) measures the rate at which the amplitude decays
    • Relaxation time ( τ ) is the duration for the amplitude to decrease to 1/e of its original value

    Characterization of Damping (cont.)

    • Quality factor (Q) is a figure of merit, measures how little energy is lost per cycle
    • Eddy currents from changing magnetic fields cause resistance and dampen oscillations

    Applications

    • Braking systems in transit systems use eddy currents for braking
    • Induction stoves use eddy currents to heat cookware

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