Instrument and springs attached to it

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The discussion centers on solving a textbook problem involving an instrument and springs, specifically addressing the relationship between driving frequency (ω) and natural frequency (ωn). The user successfully derived the equation X/b=1/|1-(ω/ωn)²|=0.15/0.10=1.5 but seeks clarification on how to obtain the values ω/ωn=0.577 for ω<ωn and ω/ωn=1.291 for ω>ωn. The conversation highlights the importance of defining symbols clearly, particularly the damping factor 'b', which is noted to be absent in this scenario. Additionally, a suggestion is made to apply Newton's second law (F=ma) and solve a simple ordinary differential equation (ODE) to express x(t) in terms of driving frequency and amplitude.

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Hi!

I am trying to solve a textbook problem without any success. Fortunately, I found someone that solved it but there is one step that I don't get. Here is a figure showing the problem : https://ibb.co/koatCa
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First, we have (I get this part since I found a similar use of it in the book):

X/b=1/|1-(ω/ωn)2|=0.15/0.10=1.5

And the thing I can't understand is how the person get the following numbers:

For ω<ωn : ω/ωn= 0.577
For ω>ωn: ω/ωn=1.291

Anyone who can explain?

Thanks!
 
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You don't define b but if you're using conventional symbols, b represents damping but there is no damping in this problem.
Anyway, define your symbols.

Would be nice if you could just write F = ma for this problem, then solve a simple ODE to get x(t) as a function of driving frequency and (constant) amplitude.
 

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