Applications of Higher-Order DEs - Examples & Applications
Spring-Mass Systems
Simple Harmonic Motion Problem (Free Undamped)
A mass of 2 kg is attached to a spring, stretching it by 0.98 m. The mass is released from rest at a position 0.1 m below the equilibrium position. Find the equation of motion . Assume .
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Damped Spring-Mass Problem (Free Damped)
A 1 kg mass is attached to a spring with stiffness N/m. The system is immersed in a medium that offers a damping force equal to 2 times the instantaneous velocity. The mass is initially displaced 1 meter below equilibrium and released with an upward velocity of 2 m/s. Find the equation of motion.
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Forced Motion and Resonance
An undamped spring-mass system with and is driven by an external force . If the system starts from rest at equilibrium (), find the equation of motion and identify the phenomenon occurring.
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The Simple Pendulum
Simple Pendulum (Linearized)
A pendulum of length meters is displaced by a small angle of radians and released from rest. Find the equation for the angle over time. Use .
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RLC Circuits
RLC Circuit Problem (Critically Damped)
An RLC circuit has H, , F, and . The initial charge on the capacitor is C, and the initial current is A. Find the charge .
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RLC Circuit Problem (Underdamped)
An RLC circuit has H, , F, and . C, A. Find .
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Beam Deflection
Beam Deflection Problem (Cantilever)
A cantilever beam of length (fixed at , free at ) carries a constant distributed load . Find the deflection curve . The governing equation is .
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Beam Deflection Problem (Simply Supported)
A simply supported beam of length (pinned at and ) has a constant load . Find .
Simply Supported Beam Solution
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