Maximum amplitude of second order system

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The discussion focuses on solving a theoretical problem related to the maximum amplitude of a second-order system. Participants suggest finding the derivative of the denominator and setting it to zero to identify critical points. It is noted that multiple values of r may yield zero derivatives, but not all correspond to local minima. The final step involves substituting the correct r value back into the amplitude expression and simplifying it. The conversation emphasizes the importance of identifying local extrema to determine maximum amplitude accurately.
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See attached for the problem and attemped solution, its is not an applied problem, just a theoretical problem.
 

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MMCS said:
See attached for the problem and attemped solution, its is not an applied problem, just a theoretical problem.
Okay, so far so good. :smile:

But you just sort of stopped. Is there a particular question that you had?

You've already found the derivative of the denominator. Set the derivative equal to 0 and solve for r. You'll find that there are two or three values of r that make the derivative go to 0, but not all of them are necessarily local minimums (there could be local maximums).

Once you find the appropriate expression for r that makes the denominator a minimum, plug that back into |H()| and simplify. :wink:
 
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