Energy loss in collision in oscillator

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Start date Jul 23, 2010
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In summary, energy loss in collision in an oscillator refers to the decrease in amplitude of oscillations due to collisions between the oscillator and its surrounding environment. This loss of energy results in a decrease in the amplitude, frequency, and period of the oscillations. It is caused by factors such as the properties of the oscillator and the environment it is in, and while it cannot be completely prevented, it can be minimized through careful design and construction. The amount of energy lost can be calculated by measuring the decrease in amplitude over time and using the equation for potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator.

Jul 23, 2010

astro2cosmos

Is there any loss of energy of a particel (electron) while getting collission with the walls of a finite square/rectangular barrier?
since there is a enormous no. of collision a particle takes.

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Jul 23, 2010

Eynstone

No, the electron may tunnel through.

Jul 23, 2010

astro2cosmos

so is it a elastic collision?

Related to Energy loss in collision in oscillator

1. What is energy loss in collision in an oscillator?

Energy loss in collision in an oscillator refers to the decrease in the amplitude of oscillations due to collisions between the oscillator and its surrounding environment.

2. How does energy loss in collision affect the motion of an oscillator?

Energy loss in collision causes the amplitude of the oscillations to decrease over time, resulting in a decrease in the energy of the oscillator. This leads to a decrease in the frequency and period of the oscillations.

3. What factors contribute to energy loss in collision in an oscillator?

The main factors that contribute to energy loss in collision in an oscillator are the properties of the oscillator, such as its mass and stiffness, and the properties of the environment it is in, such as the presence of air resistance or friction.

4. Can energy loss in collision be prevented?

While it is not possible to completely prevent energy loss in collision in an oscillator, it can be minimized by reducing the effects of external factors through careful design and construction of the oscillator.

5. How is energy loss in collision in an oscillator calculated?

The amount of energy lost in collisions in an oscillator can be calculated by measuring the decrease in amplitude over time and using the equation for the potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator, which is proportional to the square of the amplitude.