Find The Equation Of Motion Neglecting Friction

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The problem requests deriving the equation of motion for a spring-mass system, specifically neglecting frictional forces. The key details include a spring with a spring constant (k) of 105 pounds per foot, loaded with a 1.1-pound weight, and displaced from equilibrium by an additional 0.9 inches (which is 0.075 feet). This scenario exemplifies a classic second-order linear differential equation problem in dynamics, emphasizing the importance of understanding the physical context and translating it into an appropriate mathematical model.

Introduction

Analyzing mechanical vibrations such as spring-mass systems provides foundational insights into dynamics and control systems. The fundamental equation governing the motion of an idealized mass attached to a spring, neglecting damping or friction, stems from Newton's second law. In this case, the problem involves calculating the differential equation that describes the displacement over time when subjected to initial conditions and a defined spring constant.

Physical Description & Assumptions

The physical setup involves a mass attached to a spring, where the spring's stiffness is given as 105 pounds per foot. The object is initially at equilibrium under a 1.1-pound weight, and then displaced further by 0.9 inches, which is equivalent to 0.075 feet (since 1 inch = 1/12 foot).

The problem specifies neglecting friction (damping), meaning the system's resistance to motion is considered negligible, simplifying the differential equation to a pure second-order form based on Hooke's law and Newton's second law:

  • Hooke's Law: Force = -k * displacement
  • Newton's Second Law: m * acceleration = Force

Establishing the Equation of Motion

The system's mass m can be deduced from the weight (W) and gravitational acceleration (g). Given weight W = 1.1 pounds, and the fact that weight = mass * g, with g approximately 32.2 ft/sec², the mass m in slugs can be calculated as:

m = W / g = 1.1 / 32.2 ≈ 0.0342 slugs

Note: In the imperial system, pounds are a force unit, and mass in slugs relates to force by dividing by g.

Applying Newton's second law, the differential equation becomes:

m  y''(t) + k  y(t) = 0

where y(t) is the displacement from the equilibrium position in feet.

This simplifies to:

0.0342 y''(t) + 105 y(t) = 0

Dividing through by m yields:

y''(t) + (k / m) y(t) = 0

which results in:

y''(t) + (105 / 0.0342) y(t) = 0

Calculating the coefficient:

105 / 0.0342 ≈ 3070.18

Thus, the equation of motion is:

y''(t) + 3070.18 y(t) = 0

Initial Conditions and Interpretation

The initial displacement from equilibrium, y(0), equals the additional stretch of 0.075 feet. Since the system is brought to this stretch from the previous equilibrium position, the initial velocity y'(0) can be considered zero, assuming it is released from rest.

Therefore, initial conditions are:

  • y(0) = 0.075 ft
  • y'(0) = 0 ft/sec

This information allows solving the initial value problem for the differential equation, leading to the solution describing the oscillatory behavior of the mass-spring system.

Solution of the Differential Equation

The characteristic equation associated with the differential equation is:

r^2 + 3070.18 = 0

Thus,

r = ± i  √3070.18 ≈ ± i  55.44

The general solution is:

y(t) = C₁ cos(55.44 t) + C₂ sin(55.44 t)

Applying the initial conditions:

y(0) = C₁ = 0.075


y'(t) = -C₁  55.44 sin(55.44 t) + C₂  55.44 cos(55.44 t)

At t=0:

y'(0) = C₂ * 55.44 = 0  =>  C₂ = 0

Hence, the specific solution is:

y(t) = 0.075 cos(55.44 t)

Conclusion

The differential equation describing the free vibration of the mass-spring system, neglecting friction, is:

y''(t) + 3070.18 y(t) = 0

with initial displacement y(0) = 0.075 ft and initial velocity y'(0) = 0 ft/sec. The solution indicates simple harmonic motion with angular frequency approximately 55.44 rad/sec, and amplitude of 0.075 ft.

This analysis illustrates how physical parameters translate into a mathematical model that describes system behavior. Such modeling is essential in engineering design and analysis of vibration systems, ensuring safety, stability, and desired performance.

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