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... function ( i.e. , when the forcing function is a maximum , the compression of the spring is a maximum and vice versa ) . ( d ) In part ( b ) the ratio of the amplitude of oscillation of the mass to the amplitude of the forcing function ...
... function ( i.e. , when the forcing function is a maximum , the compression of the spring is a maximum and vice versa ) . ( d ) In part ( b ) the ratio of the amplitude of oscillation of the mass to the amplitude of the forcing function ...
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... function of x ' , P1 = g ( x ' ) , where g ( x ' ) is an arbitrary function of x ' . In the original variables , P1 = g ( x — ct ) . - ( 67.2 ) To again verify that this really is the solution , we substitute it back into the partial ...
... function of x ' , P1 = g ( x ' ) , where g ( x ' ) is an arbitrary function of x ' . In the original variables , P1 = g ( x — ct ) . - ( 67.2 ) To again verify that this really is the solution , we substitute it back into the partial ...
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... function of x and t : ( 1 ) PARAMETERIZING THE INITIAL POSITION AS A FUNCTION OF X AND t Each characteristic is labelled by its position , xo , at t = 0. Given x and t , we try to find x 。( i.e. , which characteristic goes through the ...
... function of x and t : ( 1 ) PARAMETERIZING THE INITIAL POSITION AS A FUNCTION OF X AND t Each characteristic is labelled by its position , xo , at t = 0. Given x and t , we try to find x 。( i.e. , which characteristic goes through the ...
Contents
Mechanical Vibrations 1 | 3 |
NEWTONS LAW | 4 |
AS APPLIED TO A SPRINGMASS SYSTEM | 6 |
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