Is this an allowed solution? - 2nd order harmonic oscillation

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At resonance frequency, a 90-degree phase shift occurs between input and output, which raises concerns about dividing by zero in calculations. The discussion clarifies that while the formula for tan gamma is valid except at resonance, plugging in the resonance frequency leads to a cancellation that results in the expected phase shift. It is noted that a vibrating system, such as a series LCR network, does not inherently have a defined input and output unless specified. By applying voltage across the resistor and measuring across the inductor or capacitor, the 90-degree phase shift can be observed. Complex numbers can simplify calculations, allowing for a reduction of the differential equation to an algebraic form, making it easier to analyze phase shifts.
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It is true that at resonance frequency the phase-shift between input and output is 90 degrees, so my mind would think that this is ok. But I am kind of unsure because of the whole dividing by zero part.

If this isn't allowed: is there any way to calculate/measure the damping coefficient with values for the damping ratio and resonance frequency? No, right?
 
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What are you describing here - is it a vibrating system, like a series LCR network? In such a case , it does not naturally have an input and output.
However, if for example you apply an input voltage across the R and take an output voltage across L or C, then you see 90 deg phase shift.
 
Yes, this is OK. The formula for ## tan \gamma ## is valid for all values of ## \omega ## except at resonance. However, at resonance, if you plug the value of ##\omega = \sqrt{\frac C J} ## into the original equation, the first and the third term cancel out and from the second term you get exactly 90 degrees phase shift.
There is a way to avoid this piecemeal calculation and that is using complex numbers. The force term is written as ## M exp^{i \omega \cdot t} ## and the response is ## \varphi = B \cdot exp^{i \omega \cdot t} ## with both, M and B being complex numbers. Differentiation is just multiplication by ## I\omega ## and the differential equation reduces to an algebraic equation. The phase shift is the argument of ## \frac {\varphi} M##
 
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