Interpretation:
To solve the given equation for
Concept Introduction:
Non-uniform oscillator is moving with time period T and angular frequency
The period of oscillation can be found analytically, which is shown below.
Answer to Problem 2E
Solution:
The solution for equation
It is proved that
The expression for T in the form of u is shown below.
The period of oscillation for non-uniform oscillator is
Explanation of Solution
The period of oscillation for the non-uniform oscillator is
Here,
The
(a)
Solve the equation for
Consider the equation.
Rearrange the equation as
Differentiate the above equation.
Hence, the expression for
(b)
Show that
The figure below shows the right-angled triangle with base
From the above triangle,
From the half-angle formula,
Hence, it is proved that
(c)
Show that
Substitute
Substitute
Hence, it is proved that
(d)
Express T as an integral with respect to u.
Consider
Substitute
Hence, the expression for T as an integral with respect to u is
(e)
Complete the square in the denominator of the integrand of part (d).
From part (d),
Simplify as,
Let
Then,
So, replace
Put the limits.
Replace
Hence, the period of oscillation for the non-uniform oscillator is
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Chapter 4 Solutions
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
- Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic GeometryAlgebraISBN:9781133382119Author:SwokowskiPublisher:Cengage