Not the classic coupled oscillators

  • Context: Undergrad 
  • Thread starter Thread starter NirHUJI
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Coupled Oscillators
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around analyzing the oscillatory motion of a system consisting of a rod that can oscillate 360 degrees, with a rotating disc attached to its lower end. Participants explore the frequencies associated with this motion, relating it to concepts such as gyroscopic precession and physical pendulum dynamics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a system involving a rod and a rotating disc, seeking help to analyze the frequencies of its oscillation.
  • Another participant suggests that the system resembles a gyroscope, indicating that the topic is complex and has been extensively studied.
  • A participant mentions that the motion of the system should relate to gyroscopic precession and the frequency of a physical pendulum, inviting further assistance.
  • One reply provides external resources related to gyroscopic physics and precession, suggesting that there is substantial information available on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the concepts involved, but there is no consensus on the specific analysis or methods to approach the problem. Multiple perspectives on the relationship between the system's motion and gyroscopic principles are present.

Contextual Notes

There are potential limitations in the assumptions made about the system's behavior, as well as the dependence on definitions related to gyroscopic motion and physical pendulums. The discussion does not resolve these aspects.

NirHUJI
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
I have a system of a rod hanging on a single point, that can oscilate 360 degrees. Attached to it's lower end is a rotating disc. As you release the pendulum with a starting angle of some kind, the system oscilates. Can anyone help me analize the frequencies related to this motion?

Thanks!
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Hello NirHUJI, :welcome:

You mean like a gyroscope ? Fat books have been written on that. Not trivial at all.
 
I've attached a 2D drawing of the system, notice it has the possibily to move all around. The path it takes should be related to gyroscopic precession and the frequency of the physical pendulum. All help we will appreciated:)
 

Attachments

  • New Doc 14.jpg
    New Doc 14.jpg
    36.1 KB · Views: 453

Similar threads

Undergrad Thoughts about coupled harmonic oscillator system
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Graduate Pair of interacting systems, driven coupled harmonic oscillators
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Undergrad Error tolerant normal mode frequency
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Undergrad How Does Changing Mass and Spring Force Affect Watch Oscillators?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
Undergrad Alternative Approach to Solving Foucault's Pendulum Behavior
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
Undergrad Two-Mass Oscillator: Plotting Amplitudes Over Frequency in Hertz
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
Undergrad Can the Inverse Tan Function Justify Phase Lag in a Driven Harmonic Oscillator?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
Undergrad Problem with the harmonic oscillator equation for small oscillations
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Undergrad Damped oscillator with changing mass
  • · Replies 131 ·
5
Replies
131
Views
9K
Transmission problem involving oscillating arm
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K