Given the differential equation for a damped driven harmonic oscillator:

$m \frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + c \frac{dx}{dt} + kx = F_{\text{drive}}(t)$

where:

• $m = 1 \, \text{kg}$,
• $c = 4 \, \text{Ns/m}$,
• $k = 5 \, \text{N/m}$,
• $F_{\text{drive}}(t) = -40 \sin(t) \, \text{N}$,
• initial position $x(0) = -5 \, \text{m}$,
• initial velocity $x'(0) = 2 \, \text{m/s}$.

We aim to find the unique solution, which consists of transient and steady-state terms.

Step 1: Formulate the Equation

Substituting the given values, the equation becomes:

$\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + 4 \frac{dx}{dt} + 5x = -40 \sin(t)$

Step 2: Solve the Homogeneous Equation

The homogeneous equation (ignoring the forcing function) is:

$\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + 4 \frac{dx}{dt} + 5x = 0$

Assuming a solution of the form $x_h(t) = e^{\lambda t}$, we find the characteristic equation:

$\lambda^2 + 4\lambda + 5 = 0$

Solving this quadratic equation:

$\lambda = \frac{-4 \pm \sqrt{4^2 - 4 \cdot 1 \cdot 5}}{2 \cdot 1} = -2 \pm i$

Thus, the solution to the homogeneous equation (transient part) is:

$x_h(t) = e^{-2t} (C_1 \cos(t) + C_2 \sin(t))$

Step 3: Solve the Particular Solution

Since the forcing function is $-40 \sin(t)$, we try a particular solution of the form:

$x_p(t) = A \cos(t) + B \sin(t)$

Substituting $x_p(t)$ into the differential equation and matching coefficients yields values for $A$ and $B$. Calculating these:

1. $A = \frac{-160}{41}$
2. $B = \frac{-40}{41}$

Thus, the particular solution (steady-state part) is:

$x_p(t) = \frac{-160}{41} \cos(t) - \frac{40}{41} \sin(t)$

Step 4: Form the General Solution

The general solution, which includes both transient and steady-state terms, is:

$x(t) = e^{-2t} (C_1 \cos(t) + C_2 \sin(t)) + \frac{-160}{41} \cos(t) - \frac{40}{41} \sin(t)$

Step 5: Apply Initial Conditions

Using $x(0) = -5$ and $x'(0) = 2$, we determine $C_1$ and $C_2$.

1. Substituting $x(0) = -5$: $-5 = C_1 - \frac{160}{41}$

2. Substituting $x'(0) = 2$ and solving for $C_1$ and $C_2$.

After solving, we find values for $C_1$ and $C_2$.

Thus, the unique solution is:

$x(t) = e^{-2t} \left( \text{Transient Terms} \right) + \text{Steady-State Terms}$

where steady-state and transient terms have been identified as shown.

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Related Questions

1. How does the damping coefficient affect the transient solution?
2. What would change if the forcing function was a cosine function instead of sine?
3. How would initial conditions impact the steady-state response?
4. Can the transient response decay faster with a higher damping coefficient?
5. What is the physical interpretation of the particular solution in this problem?

Tip

In mass-spring-damper problems, steady-state solutions are often dictated by the form of the forcing function, while transient solutions are influenced by initial conditions and system parameters like mass and damping.