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What is damped oscillation? Please explain this by giving suitable examples.
Explain the concept of resonance in physics.
Explain the concept of resonance in physics.
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium and acts in the opposite direction of the displacement. This results in a sinusoidal or oscillatory motion.
Damped oscillation is a type of motion where the amplitude of the oscillation decreases over time due to the presence of a damping force. This causes the oscillation to gradually slow down and eventually come to a stop, while simple harmonic motion continues indefinitely with a constant amplitude.
The rate of damping in damped oscillation is affected by the magnitude of the damping force, the mass of the oscillating object, and the properties of the medium in which the oscillation occurs (such as air resistance or friction).
Resonance is a phenomenon that occurs when a system is subjected to an external force at its natural frequency, causing it to vibrate with a larger amplitude than it would at any other frequency. In the case of simple harmonic motion, resonance occurs when the driving frequency matches the natural frequency of the system.
Simple harmonic motion is used in a variety of real-world applications, such as pendulum clocks, musical instruments, and spring-mass systems. It is also used in the design of shock absorbers and vibration isolation systems to reduce the effects of vibrations on structures and machinery.