Find the steady-state oscillation of the mass–spring system modeled by the given ODE.

In summary, we are trying to find the steady-state oscillation of a mass-spring system modeled by two different ODEs. For the first ODE, we can determine the steady-state oscillation frequency to be 0.477 Hz. For the second ODE, we can solve for the homogeneous differential equation and propose a solution of y = e^(ct). By setting c = -1 ± (3i)/2, we can find the homogeneous solution to be y(t) = e^(-t) (A sin (3t/2) + B cos (3t/2)), where A and B are arbitrary constants dependent on boundary conditions. To find the particular integral for the first ODE, we can use
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John Michael
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Homework Statement



Find the steady-state oscillation of the mass–spring system
modeled by the given ODE. Show the details of your
calculations.

Homework Equations



1. y'' + 6y' + 8y = 130 cos 3t

2. 4y’’ + 8y’ + 13y = 8 sin 1.5t

The Attempt at a Solution



1. cos(3t) at the end means the basic angular frequency is 3 radians per second. Hence the steady-state oscillation frequency is 3/2pi Hz = 0.477 Hz.

2. solve for homogeneous differential equation,

4y'' + 8y' + 13y = 0

propose y = e^(ct)

y' = ce^(ct)

y'' = c²e^(ct)

substitute into mass-spring motion equation,

4y'' + 8y' + 13y = 0

4c²e^(ct) + 8ce^(ct) + 13ce^(ct) = 0

e^(ct)(4c² + 8c + 13) = 0

of course for unique solution, it must be e^(ct) ≠ 0

4c² + 8c + 13 = 0

c = -1 ± (3i)/2homogeneous solution is

y(t) = e^(-t) (A sin (3t/2) + B cos (3t/2))

where A and B is an arbitrary constants which dependent to boundary conditions
 
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John Michael said:

The Attempt at a Solution


You will need to post your attempt before we can help you.
 
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please help me
 
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John Michael said:
please help me

Well you need to get the particular integral for the first one. At steady state means that as t→∞. So you can see that in your calculations, as t→∞, the homogeneous part tends to zero.

The PI for cos(3t) would be y=Ccos(3t)+Dsin(3t), you need to get 'C' and 'D'.
 
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John Michael said:
please help me

You can solve the particular integral as rock.freak suggested.

A more physically intuitive way of doing it may look like this:

The problem is basically the steady-state sinusoidal response of a second order LTI (Linear Time Invariant)system. If the system is stable(bounded input bounded output), the output is an attenuated sinusoid which has the same freq as the excitation and a constant phase lag.

Firstly you need to confirm if the system is stable otherwise there is no stead-state response because it's unbound.

It's convenient to use complex exponential to express the sinusoidal excitation and the solution. because sine and cos are special case of it.

The ode
[tex]y''+2\zeta \omega_{n} y'+\omega_{n}^{2}y=Ae^{j\omega t}[/tex]

Stability test:
Given the natural freq [tex]\omega_{n} >0[/tex], the system is stable if and only if [tex]\zeta>0[/tex]. It means the homogeneous solutions die as t approaches infinity.
The output, or solution [tex]y=Me^{j(\omega t+\theta)}[/tex]

You then plug y into the ODE, the magnitude M and the phase lag theta can be very easily found. In engineering, [tex]M(\omega)[/tex] is called frequency response, [tex]\theta(\omega)[/tex] is called phase response.
 
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thank you
 

1. What is a steady-state oscillation?

A steady-state oscillation is a type of periodic motion in which the system repeats the same pattern over and over again without any change or growth. In other words, the system reaches a stable equilibrium where the amplitude and frequency of oscillation remain constant.

2. How is a mass-spring system modeled using an ODE?

A mass-spring system can be modeled using a second-order ordinary differential equation (ODE) which takes into account the mass, spring constant, and damping force of the system. This ODE is known as the harmonic oscillator equation and is commonly used to describe the motion of systems such as a mass attached to a spring.

3. What factors affect the steady-state oscillation of a mass-spring system?

The steady-state oscillation of a mass-spring system can be affected by several factors including the mass of the object, the stiffness of the spring, and the amount of damping present in the system. These factors can influence the amplitude and frequency of the oscillation, as well as the time it takes for the system to reach steady state.

4. How do you find the steady-state oscillation of a mass-spring system?

To find the steady-state oscillation of a mass-spring system, you can solve the ODE using techniques such as eigenvalue analysis or Laplace transforms. This will give you the general solution of the system, which can then be used to determine the specific values of amplitude, frequency, and phase shift for the steady-state oscillation.

5. What is the significance of studying steady-state oscillations in mass-spring systems?

Steady-state oscillations in mass-spring systems have many practical applications, such as in the design of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Understanding the behavior of these systems can help engineers and scientists predict and control the motion of objects, ensuring their stability and safety.

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