How Do You Derive the Equation for Damped Frequency in a Spring System?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the equation for damped frequency in a spring system, specifically the formula ωd = ωn√(1-ζ²). Participants emphasize that the process involves writing the differential equation for simple harmonic motion with damping and solving it directly, without the need for complex techniques. The key takeaway is the straightforward approach to understanding damped frequency through basic differential equations.

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  • Understanding of differential equations
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  • Familiarity with damping ratios (ζ)
  • Basic physics concepts related to spring systems
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Hiya can anyone show how to derive the euqation of damped frequency for a spring

ωd = ωnsqrt(1-ζ2)
 
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What is the differential equation describing the motion?
 
Google will find lots of web sites with the derivation.

As NascentOxygen said, you write down the differential equation for simple harmonic motion with damping, and solve it. There are no "clever tricks" required.
 

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