The discussion revolves around the amplitude of a car's vertical oscillations in relation to the frequency of an oscillating surface, as illustrated by a provided graph. Participants are tasked with determining the amplitude of the surface's oscillation, which is stated to remain constant.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about the graph's clarity and the assumptions regarding the amplitude's behavior. Some guidance has been offered, suggesting that there are clues within the discussion that may help clarify the situation.
There is mention of a graph that is referenced but not provided, which may limit the ability to fully engage with the problem. Additionally, participants note the constant nature of the surface's amplitude as a key point of discussion.
And you can clearly see where the resonance is. Now, when do you think that the car's amplitude most closely follows the oscillation of the surface - at a very low frequency (for example when the oscillation period is 10 minutes) or at resonance?Jamessamuel said:
Might be, might it not?haruspex said:
Svein has the good clue for you.Jamessamuel said:
Sure, the curve shown doesn't rule it out, but it could be made clearer.rude man said: