Force mechanical oscillator and frequency independent?

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In a discussion about forced mechanical oscillators, participants explore the frequency independence of mechanical amplitude at low frequencies, velocity amplitude at velocity resonance, and acceleration amplitude at high frequencies. The mathematical foundation involves the displacement formula and mechanical impedance, where at low frequencies, the impedance simplifies to the stiffness of the system. The conversation also touches on the concept of "velocity resonance," which some participants are unfamiliar with, suggesting it may require mathematical derivation rather than just conceptual understanding. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the need for a deeper mathematical approach to fully grasp these concepts in damped oscillation. The participants are working through the complexities of these relationships in mechanical oscillation theory.
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i got these question which i do not know how to do...

Qn. In a forced mechanical oscillator, show that the following are frequency independent.

i) the mechanical amplitude at low frequencies.
ii) the velocity amplitude at velocity resonance.
iii) the acceleration amplitude at high frequencies.

how do i start?

i know that the formual for

displacement= F/wZ sin (wt -teta)
where Z= sqrt[ r sq + ((mw - s/w) sq) ]

velocity= F/Zm cos (wt- teta)

how to go about in this question?
 
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Might I ask what subject this is for? I don't think I have ever heard of a "velocity resonance" before. Is this something that needs to be shown mathematically or is it a concept problem?
 
this is for damped oscillation subject.

not sure...look like a concept problem..but dun think it is so simple...maybe need to derive mathematically...

anyway..here is my answer that i thought it over yesterday..what do you think?

i) displacement amplitude at low frequencies

x= F/wZ sin (wt-teta),
Z=sqrt( r square + (mw - s/w) square),
Z= mechanical impedence of the system

at low frequency, the denominator of F/wZ will make F the numerator the largest.

In Z=sqrt( r square + (mw - s/w) square), when w --> 0. Z= sqrt(r)

so at low frequency, F/wZ, will lead to F/r, which the system be affected much by r(stiffness of the system)..

this is what i get for the first one..
 
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