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The 52-lb cart is acted upon by the harmonic force shown in the figure. If c = 0

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Question

The 52-lb cart is acted upon by the harmonic force shown in the figure. If c = 0, determine the range of the driving frequency ? for which the magnitude of the steady-state response is less than 3.2  in.

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The 52-lb cart is acted upon by the harmonic force shown in the figure. If c = 0, determine the range of the driving frequency ? for which the magnitude of the steady-state response is less than 3.2 in.

Explanation / Answer

F-kx = Ma

therefore , 6cos(wt) = (53/12)*x + 52*d2x/dt2

let x = Acos(wt)

=>substituing we get , 6 = A(53/12)-52Aw^2

A=6/(4.4167-52w^2) <3.2

therefore w<0.2rad/sec