B value for water in osilations

In summary, the conversation discusses the b value of water in relation to damping isolations. The b value refers to the damping constant of a substance, such as water, when used to dampen vibrations in a system. It is affected by factors such as density, velocity, temperature, and the dynamical system as a whole. The value cannot be determined from a reference book and must be extracted from data.
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johnny b
I was just wondering if anybody knew the b value of water, when it is concered with damped isolations, any input would be great thanks
 
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It would help if you shared the meaning of b.
 
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replay to meaning of b

the value "b" refers to the costant that a subsatnce would have when damping an osolation. Such as when a device is a attached to a spring, (with the attached device placed in a sunbstance) and the attached device is put in honey the honey would dampen the vibrations more then say if the attached device was placed in water. Therefore the b value is the value referring to the damping constant of the substance used. And it is the b value for water that I am wondering.
 
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Viscosity?
η=ρvλ/3, where:
ρ is the density
v=√(8RT/πμ)
λ=0.057μ/ρr2
 
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b = damping constant

The damping constant of water changes with tempature.
You can figure it out if you have the mass of the object(m), the spring constant(k), and the angular velocity(w).

http://www.kingsu.ab.ca/~brian/phys/phys205/labs/lab2/lab2.html

Hope this helps you.

Thomas
 
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I believe that you will find that you cannot specify a single damping coefficient for water. It is much more complex then that, the damping coefficient will be dependent upon the entire dynamical system. Generally this parameter will have to be extracted from your data, not a reference book.
 

1. What is the B value for water in oscillations?

The B value for water in oscillations is a measure of the compressibility of water, or how much it can be squeezed or expanded under pressure. It is also known as the bulk modulus and is represented by the letter B.

2. How is the B value for water in oscillations determined?

The B value for water in oscillations can be determined experimentally by measuring the change in volume of a water sample under different levels of pressure. It can also be calculated using the formula B = -V(dP/dV), where V is the initial volume and dP/dV is the change in pressure per unit change in volume.

3. What is the significance of the B value for water in oscillations?

The B value for water in oscillations is important in understanding the behavior of water under pressure, such as in hydraulic systems or deep-sea environments. It also plays a role in the propagation of sound waves through water.

4. How does temperature affect the B value for water in oscillations?

The B value for water in oscillations decreases as temperature increases. This is because as water molecules gain more thermal energy, they are able to overcome the intermolecular forces that hold them together, making them more compressible.

5. Can the B value for water in oscillations change?

Yes, the B value for water in oscillations can vary depending on the physical conditions, such as temperature and pressure. It can also be affected by impurities or dissolved substances in the water. However, for pure water under normal conditions, the B value remains relatively constant.

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