Driven Damped Oscillator problem

In summary, for a damped driven oscillation system with a damping constant b, mass m, and spring constant k, the average power introduced into the system is equal to the average power drained out of the system by the damping force for all nonzero values of ω. This can be shown by setting the total instantanious power to 0 and using the vector representation of complex numbers to find the phase angle φ.
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Homework Statement


Given damping constant b, mass m spring constant k,
in a damped driven oscillation system the average power introduced into the system equals the average power drained out of the system by the damping force, for what values of ω does the instantanious damping power = instantaneous drive power

Homework Equations


Total power of system =(-kx - b v(t)+ F0Cos(ωt))v(t)
x(t)= A cos(wt + (phi))

The Attempt at a Solution


Edit: just tried again, I subbed in ma for F and the Still Stuck with amplitudes on one side, and stuck with phi's
 
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It would help if you showed your actual calculations.
 
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x(t) = Acos([itex]\omega[/itex]t+[itex]\phi[/itex])=Aei([itex]\omega[/itex]t +[itex]\phi[/itex]

Force of Driver = -mA[itex]\omega[/itex]2 ei[itex]\omega[/itex]t

Total force = -kx-bv+ma
total force * x'(t)=x'(t)*(-kx-bv+ma)
divide by m
[itex]\frac{b}{m}[/itex]=[itex]\gamma[/itex]

[itex]\frac{k}{m}[/itex]=[itex]\omega[/itex]02

[itex]\omega[/itex]02Aei([itex]\omega[/itex]t +[itex]\phi[/itex])-A[itex]\gamma[/itex]i[itex]\omega[/itex]ei([itex]\omega[/itex]t +[itex]\phi[/itex])-A[itex]\omega[/itex]2ei([itex]\omega[/itex]
I think the question is asking for what nonzero ω values is the total instantanious power 0
which means

[itex]\omega[/itex]02Aei([itex]\omega[/itex]t +[itex]\phi[/itex])-A[itex]\gamma[/itex]i[itex]\omega[/itex]ei([itex]\omega[/itex]t +[itex]\phi[/itex])-A[itex]\omega[/itex]2ei([itex]\omega[/itex]t =0

Cancel Like Terms

[itex]\omega[/itex]02ei([itex]\omega[/itex]t +[itex]\phi[/itex])-[itex]\gamma[/itex]i[itex]\omega[/itex]ei([itex]\omega[/itex]t +[itex]\phi[/itex])-[itex]\omega[/itex]2ei([itex]\omega[/itex]t) =0

if there was a phi in the force term I could cancel all the e's but according to my book there is no phi term, and phi is not a given so I am stuck
 
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Remember that [itex]e^{i(\omega t + \phi)} = e^{i\omega t + i\phi)} = e^{i\omega t} e^{i\phi}[/itex].

Then you can cancel the [itex]e^{i\omega t}[/itex]. I'm not sure if this helps too much, but you could also use the vector representation of complex numbers to find [itex]\phi[/itex]?
 
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I'm not sure what exactly you mean by "total force." I'd take that to mean "net force" which should be equal to ma. And how is it supposed to be related to the power dissipated by the damping force and the power supplied by the driving force?
 

FAQ: Driven Damped Oscillator problem

1. What is a driven damped oscillator problem?

A driven damped oscillator problem is a physics problem that involves a damped harmonic oscillator being driven by an external force. It is a common problem in classical mechanics and can be used to model a variety of real-world systems, such as a swinging pendulum or a mass-spring system.

2. What are the key variables in a driven damped oscillator problem?

The key variables in a driven damped oscillator problem are the mass of the oscillator, the damping coefficient, the spring constant, the amplitude and frequency of the driving force, and the initial conditions of the system. These variables determine the behavior of the oscillator and can be used to solve for its motion over time.

3. How is the motion of a driven damped oscillator described?

The motion of a driven damped oscillator can be described using a mathematical equation known as the damped harmonic oscillator equation. This equation takes into account the external force, damping, and restoring force of the oscillator and can be solved to determine the position, velocity, and acceleration of the oscillator at any given time.

4. How does the damping coefficient affect the motion of a driven damped oscillator?

The damping coefficient in a driven damped oscillator problem represents the amount of energy lost due to friction or other dissipative forces. A higher damping coefficient leads to a faster decay of the oscillator's amplitude, resulting in a shorter period and lower maximum displacement. A lower damping coefficient results in a slower decay and a longer period with a higher maximum displacement.

5. How does the driving force affect the motion of a driven damped oscillator?

The driving force in a driven damped oscillator problem is an external force that causes the oscillator to deviate from its natural frequency. The amplitude and frequency of the driving force can significantly impact the motion of the oscillator, and the system's response can be affected by the driving frequency being close to or far from the oscillator's natural frequency.

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