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Explain in terms of energy how dissipative forces such as
Chapter 16, Problem 9(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 9CQ
Explain in terms of energy how dissipative forces such as friction reduce the amplitude of a harmonic oscillator. Also explain how a driving mechanism can compensate. (A pendulum clock is such a system.)
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QUESTION:
Problem 9CQ
Explain in terms of energy how dissipative forces such as friction reduce the amplitude of a harmonic oscillator. Also explain how a driving mechanism can compensate. (A pendulum clock is such a system.)
ANSWER:
Solution 9CQ
In case of harmonic oscillator, law of conservation of energy is obeyed and as a result the amplitude of the system remains constant.