3A60.40 Driven Mechanical Resonance

Signal generator connected to spring can be varied in frequency to show resonance in driven system. The signal generator could represent an earthquake and the spring a building.

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Setup Requirements: Assembled as needed

Equations: If driving frequency(w) is near resonant frequency, amplitude builds up. Maximum amplitude = F(0)/(bw) where b is damping coefficient.

Safety Issues: None