Experimental Analysis: Forced Harmonic Motion and Resonance

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The discussion centers on the correction of the expression for A(ωF) in the context of forced harmonic motion and resonance. The correct formulation is identified as √{(ω₀² - ωF²)² + 4γ²ωF²}, which clarifies the mathematical representation of the system. This adjustment is crucial for accurate analysis in experimental physics, particularly in understanding resonance phenomena. The participants emphasize the importance of precise notation in deriving physical implications from mathematical models.

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  • Understanding of forced harmonic motion
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First of all I would like to clarify that I don't live in an English-speaking country, which means that certain nomenclatures and symbols may be different and may make it difficult to understand, so if you are unable to understand something, I will be happy to help.

Regarding the exercise itself, I need help mainly with questions 3 and 4 that I sent in the original format (excel), as I am not sure if the file will work I am sending images too.
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The exercise is based on an experiment consisting of a spring-mass system connected to a motor, the goal is to gradually increase the rotation of the motor until the spring enters resonance while amplitude and time data are collected.
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The expression you are given for A(ωF) in qn 3 is wrong. The square root in the denominator should extend right across.
##\sqrt{(\omega_0^2-\omega_F^2)^2}+4\gamma^2\omega_F^2## would obviously reduce to ##{|\omega_0^2-\omega_F^2|}+4\gamma^2\omega_F^2##.
It should be ##\sqrt{(\omega_0^2-\omega_F^2)^2+4\gamma^2\omega_F^2}##.
Can you take it from there?
 
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