Average energy of a damped driven oscillator

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The discussion focuses on calculating the average energy of a damped driven oscillator using Parseval's theorem and potential energy formulas. The user correctly identifies the potential energy as \( \frac{1}{2}kx^2 \) and attempts to integrate the force over time to find the average energy. The final solution was confirmed after reviewing textbook material, indicating that the initial approach was valid and led to the correct answer.

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  • Understanding of damped driven oscillators
  • Familiarity with Parseval's theorem
  • Knowledge of potential energy equations, specifically \( \frac{1}{2}kx^2 \)
  • Basic calculus for integration of functions over time
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I was unsure where to start. I thought that parseval's theorem may be helpful. I know the Potential energy is equivalent to .5kx^2 and T will be the integral of the force. So i have $$<E> = \frac{1}{t} \int_{-t/2}^{t/2}\frac{1}{2}kx^2dt + \frac{1}{t}\int_{-t/2}^{t/2}\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} f_0_n cos(nwt+\phi_n)dt$$

Is this on the right track? If it is, how can i simplify this?

Edit: I can't figure out how to use latex so here is my work so far: http://imgur.com/a/eTigf
 
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After re reading my textbook I was able to get the correct answer
 

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