Classical Mechanics - Special Interest Problem
Consider a sinusoidal time varying force given by
F(t) = Asinwt
Assume one dimensional motion such that the equation of motion is given by
m
= F(t) = Asinwt
- Find the general expression for x(t) in which the initial position is xo and the initial velocity is
o.
- Sketch x vs t over a few cycles of the periodic force.
- What initial conditions are necessary for the motion to be bounded? That is, for what initial conditions is the range of x values finite for all t.
Hardcopy entries should be submitted in class by noon on Monday of next week. Answers should be concise but complete.