Amplitude of Piston in Horizontal Cylinder

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Amplitude Displacement

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In a horizontal cylinder with a piston performing simple harmonic motion, the amplitude of the piston is not equal to the displacement amplitude of the medium, which is air in the cylinder. The medium itself does not move in the same way as the piston; it only expands and contracts due to the piston's motion. The displacement of the medium refers to the changes in pressure and density rather than physical movement. Understanding this distinction is crucial for analyzing the dynamics within the cylinder. The discussion clarifies the relationship between the piston's motion and the behavior of the medium.

Nov 9, 2016

zia

consider horizontal cylinder in which piston is performing simple harmonic motion.Is the amplitude of piston is equal to displacement amplitude of elemnts pf medium i.e air in the cylinder.

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Nov 9, 2016

DrClaude

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I don't understand what you mean by "displacement of the medium." The medium in the cylinder is not moving, just expanding and contracting.

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