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== Coupled Oscillator System == |
== Coupled Oscillator System == |
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In this problem I would like to explore the solution of a double spring/mass system under the assumption that the blocks are resting on a smooth surface. |
In this problem I would like to explore the solution of a double spring/mass system under the assumption that the blocks are resting on a smooth surface. Our system might look something like this. |
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Using F=ma we can then find our equations of equilibrium. |
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:<math>F=ma</math> |
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:<math>F=m\ddot{x}</math> |
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:<math>-k_{1}x_{1}-k-{2}(x_1x_2)=m\ddot{x}</math> |
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Revision as of 18:11, 9 December 2009
Coupled Oscillator System
In this problem I would like to explore the solution of a double spring/mass system under the assumption that the blocks are resting on a smooth surface. Our system might look something like this.
Using F=ma we can then find our equations of equilibrium.
