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Instructions:
Please complete the following problems be. You may look at reference books, class notes, and
discuss solution methods with your classmates. However, this is an individual assignment. The
work you turn in is expected to original. Do not wait until the last minute to start this assignment,
as it will take you a considerable amount of time. You may use MATLAB and/or AMESim to
complete parts of this assignment. You must include a copy of your code and results with the
homework. Always show all work.
Due Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 9am
Use the MATLAB program and/or your intuition to answer the following:
d) Compare the natural frequencies from Homework #1 with those that you found here.
From Homework #1, the first 5 natural frequencies were (4.4, 28, 79.6, 153.9, 229.2) Hz.
Comment on the accuracy of the lumped parameter model. What assumptions are
different between the models?
e) Increase the spring stiffness towards infinity and compare your natural frequencies with
Homework #1.