Open Physics Sims
Damped, driven oscillator
1
Damping
2
Driving
3
Resonance curve
How to use it ↓
Play
Pull down 10 cm and let go
Stop it
¼×
1×
4×
16×
scale
±2 cm
±5 cm
±10 cm
±20 cm
±40 cm
motor ×10
Clear points
theory curves
Motor's frequency
−0.1 Hz
−0.01
+0.01
+0.1 Hz
Damping (paddle and liquid),
b
Mass
Spring stiffness
Motor's stroke (amplitude)