How Is Work Calculated in a Forced Oscillation with Resistance During Resonance?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the work done by the resistance force in a forced oscillation system that is experiencing resonance. The context includes the oscillatory body influenced by both a resistance force and an external force, with specific equations provided for each force.

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  • Participants explore general methods for calculating work, including definitions and formulas related to constant forces and the area under force-displacement graphs. There is a focus on the challenges of applying these methods in the context of non-constant forces.

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Some participants have offered insights into integrating force and displacement to find work, while others are questioning the applicability of standard formulas due to the nature of the forces involved. Multiple interpretations of how to approach the problem are being explored.

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Participants note the complexity introduced by the oscillatory motion and the non-constant nature of the forces, which may affect the calculation of work. There is also mention of integrating power over time as an alternative approach.

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How can I calculate the work which is produced by the resistance force in a forced oscillation in one period?
The only forces on the oscillatory body are the resistance force and the external force.
The oscillatory body is in resonance.

Homework Equations


resistance force: F_{res}=-bv (b is the damping constant)
external force:F_{ext}= F_{max} \cbullet \cos\omega t
x=Asin\omega t
u=u_{max}cos\omega tThanks in advance
 
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How can you calculate work in general?

ehild
 
the work in a constant force is: W=F*d.
Moreover the work can be calculated from the area from graph F-d.

I can't find the work with either ways.
 
A definition of work can be found in this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_(physics)" .
 
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bour1992 said:
the work in a constant force is: W=F*d.
Moreover the work can be calculated from the area from graph F-d.

I can't find the work with either ways.

The work is not constant here, and the area can be calculated as integral of force with respect to the displacement.

There is an other way to get work, by integrating power with respect to time for a given time period. And power (P) is the scalar product of force (F) and velocity (v). In case of one-dimensional motion,

P=Fv, and work done in one period is

<br /> W=\int_0^T{F(t)v(t)dt}<br />

You know that F =-bv, and v(t)=v_{max}cos(\omega t). Write the product of them and integrate.

ehild
 

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