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For a dynamical system governed by the equation,

x ¨ ( t ) + 2 ζ ω n x ˙ ( t ) + ω n 2 x ( t ) = 0

the damping ratio ζ is equal to 1 2 π log e 2 . The displacement x of this system is measured during a hammer test. A displacement peak in the positive displacement direction is measured to be 4 mm. Neglecting higher powers (> 1) of the damping ratio, the displacement at the next peak in the positive direction will be _______ mm (in integer).

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Answer :

Correct answer is : 2

x ¨ ( t ) + 2 ζ ω n x ˙ ( t ) + ω n 2 x ( t ) = 0

damping ratio ζ =  1 2 π log e 2 = 0.1103

initial peak displacement x = 4 mm

Logarithmic decrement δ = 2 π ζ 1     ζ 2

δ = 0.693

x o x 1 = e δ  = e0.693 = 2.0085

x1 = xo / 2.0085 = 4/2.0085

x1 2

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