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Physics Unit I SSN

The document discusses simple harmonic motion (SHM), including its definition, equations, and characteristics such as period and frequency. It also covers damped and forced harmonic motion, emphasizing concepts like damping coefficient, resonance, quality factor, and impedance. Additionally, it explains the steady state motion of forced damped oscillators and the power absorbed by them.

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Physics Unit I SSN

The document discusses simple harmonic motion (SHM), including its definition, equations, and characteristics such as period and frequency. It also covers damped and forced harmonic motion, emphasizing concepts like damping coefficient, resonance, quality factor, and impedance. Additionally, it explains the steady state motion of forced damped oscillators and the power absorbed by them.

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UNIT I: SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION, DAMPED AND FORCED SIMPLE


HARMONIC OSCILLATOR

* Simple harmonic motion (SHM) is a type of periodic motion where the


restoring force is proportional to the displacement and acts in the opposite
direction. Examples of SHM include a mass on a spring, a pendulum, and the
motion of a guitar string.

* The equation of motion for SHM is a second-order differential equation.


The solution to the equation of motion is a sinusoidal function.

* The period of SHM is the time it takes for one complete cycle. The
frequency of SHM is the number of cycles per second.

* Damped harmonic motion is SHM in which the amplitude of the oscillations


decreases over time. This is due to the presence of friction or other
dissipative forces.

* The amount of damping is characterized by the damping coefficient. A


larger damping coefficient means that the oscillations will decay more
quickly.

* Forced harmonic motion is SHM in which the oscillator is driven by an


external force. The amplitude of the oscillations will depend on the frequency
of the driving force.

* Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when the frequency of the


driving force is equal to the natural frequency of the oscillator. In this case,
the amplitude of the oscillations will be very large.

* The quality factor of an oscillator is a measure of how efficiently it stores


energy. A higher quality factor means that the oscillator will store energy for
a longer time.

* Electrical and mechanical oscillators are analogous systems. They can be


described by the same mathematical equations.

* The impedance of an oscillator is a measure of its resistance to motion. It


is analogous to the resistance of an electrical circuit.

* The steady state motion of a forced damped harmonic oscillator is the


motion that the oscillator reaches after a long time. The amplitude of the
steady state motion Is proportional to the amplitude of the driving force and
inversely proportional to the impedance of the oscillator.
* The power absorbed by an oscillator is the rate at which energy is
transferred to the oscillator from the driving force. The power absorbed is
proportional to the amplitude of the driving force and the impedance of the
oscillator.

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