14.4 Which of the following functions of time represent (a) simple harmonic, (b) periodic but not simple harmonic, and (c) non-periodic motion? Give period for each case of periodic motion (ω is any positive constant):
(a) sin ωt – cos ωt
(b) sin3 ωt
(c) 3 cos (π/4 – 2ωt)
(d) cos ωt + cos 3ωt + cos 5ωt
(e)
(f)
(a)
The given function is:
The terms sinωt and sin3ωt individually represent simple harmonic motion (SHM).
However, the superposition of two SHM is periodic and but not simple harmonic.
(c)
The given function is:
(d)
The given function is:
.
Each individual cosine function represents SHM. However, the superposition of three simple harmonic motions is periodic, but not simple harmonic.
(e)
The given function is:
It is an exponential function. Exponential functions do not repeat themselves. Therefore, it is a non-periodic motion.
The given function is:
It is a non-periodic function as it does not repeat itself.
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