Simply Armonic Movement and k constant

In summary: And there are no mistakes. In summary, the conversation discusses a question about the "k" variable in an armonic simple movement and its relationship to the Helmholtz equation. The equation of a wave and its solution are also mentioned. After some corrections, it is determined that the "k" in both equations is the same and there are no mistakes.
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I have a question on "k" of an armonic simple movement.

If we take the equation of a wave, this is:

[tex] \frac {\partial \psi (x,t)}{\partial x^2} = \frac 1 v^2 \frac {\partial^2 \psi (x,t)}{\partial t^2} [/tex]

And this, if I'm not wrong, must to satisfy the independent of time Helmholtz equation:

[tex] \frac {d^2 A(x)}{dt} + k A(x) = 0 [/tex]

I'm ok since here?

If it's ok, the solution of the first equation could be:

[tex] \psi (x,t) = A e^{kx-wt} [/tex]

Is this "k" the same that the "k" in Helmholzt equation? Is there any mistake in this?

Plat00n.
 
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Plat00n said:
I have a question on "k" of an armonic simple movement.
If we take the equation of a wave, this is:
[tex] \frac {\partial \psi (x,t)}{\partial x^2} = \frac 1 v^2 \frac {\partial^2 \psi (x,t)}{\partial t^2} [/tex]
And this, if I'm not wrong, must to satisfy the independent of time Helmholtz equation:
[tex] \frac {d^2 A(x)}{dt} + k A(x) = 0 [/tex]
I'm ok since here?
If it's ok, the solution of the first equation could be:
[tex] \psi (x,t) = A e^{kx-wt} [/tex]
Is this "k" the same that the "k" in Helmholzt equation? Is there any mistake in this?
Plat00n.


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Plat00n said:
I have a question on "k" of an armonic simple movement.
If we take the equation of a wave, this is:
[tex] \frac {\partial \psi (x,t)}{\partial x^2} = \frac 1 v^2 \frac {\partial^2 \psi (x,t)}{\partial t^2} [/tex]
And this, if I'm not wrong, must to satisfy the independent of time Helmholtz equation:
[tex] \frac {d^2 A(x)}{dt} + k A(x) = 0 [/tex]
I'm ok since here?

Not quite. It should be:

[tex] \frac {d^2 A(x)}{dx^2} + k^2 A(x) = 0 [/tex]

If it's ok, the solution of the first equation could be:
[tex] \psi (x,t) = A e^{kx-wt} [/tex]
Is this "k" the same that the "k" in Helmholzt equation? Is there any mistake in this?

If you use the corrected version of the equation that I posted, then yes the [itex]k[/itex]'s are the same.
 

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What is Simple Harmonic Motion?

Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is a type of periodic motion in which an object oscillates back and forth around a fixed equilibrium point. The motion is characterized by a restoring force that is directly proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position.

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The equation for Simple Harmonic Motion is x = A * cos(ωt), where x is the displacement from equilibrium, A is the amplitude of the motion, ω is the angular frequency, and t is time.

What is the significance of the k constant in Simple Harmonic Motion?

The k constant, also known as the spring constant, is a measure of the stiffness of the system in Simple Harmonic Motion. It determines the amount of force needed to displace the object from its equilibrium position and affects the frequency and period of the motion.

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