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What is the difference between the vibrations caused by hitting a drum and striking a bell?
What is the difference between the vibrations caused by hitting a drum and striking a bell?
The vibrations caused by hitting a drum come from the mass and stiffness of the drum, while the vibrations caused by striking a bell come from the mass and stiffness of the bell.
How can the act of applying force to an object be modelled as a mass-spring system?
How can the act of applying force to an object be modelled as a mass-spring system?
The act of applying force to an object can be modelled as a mass-spring system by considering the mass of the object and the stiffness of the spring, which will determine the frequency of vibration.
What are the counteracting forces that stop an object from bending when a force is applied?
What are the counteracting forces that stop an object from bending when a force is applied?
The counteracting forces that stop an object from bending when a force is applied are the opposing forces of the incoming force, which push the object back or cause it to break.
