SEC.TIS. Forced Oscillations
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1, (Caleulus review) Review complex numbers.
2. (Biven and odd funetions) Show that the complex
Fourier coefficients of an even function are real and
those of an odd function are pure i
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4, Verify the caleuations in Example 1
‘5. Find further terms in (9) and graph partial sums with
your CAS,
{6 Obtain the real series in Example 1 directly from the
Euler formulas in See. 11
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then the steady-state solution is harmonic oscillation with frequency equal to that of (0.
However, if r() is not a pure sine or cosine function but is any other periodic function,
then the steady-state solution will be a superposition of harmonic oscillations with
frequencies equal to that of r(t) and integer multiples of the latter. And if one of these
frequencies is close to the (practical) resonant frequency of the vibrating system (see
Sec. 2.8), then the corresponding oscillation may be the dominant part of the response of
the system to the external force. This is what the use of Fourier series will show us. Of
‘course, this is quite surprising to an observer unfamiliar with Fourier series, which are
highly important in the study of vibrating systems and resonance. Let us discuss the entire
situation in terms of a typical example.
Forced Oscillations under a Nonsinusoidal Periodic Driving Force
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