Wave Mechanics Question 601

Question: A forced oscillator is acted upon by a force $ F=F _{0} $ sin cot. The amplitude of oscillation is given by $ \frac{55}{\sqrt{2{{\omega }^{2}}-36\omega +9}} $ . The resonant angular frequency is

Options:

A) 2 unit

B) 9 unit

C) 18 unit

D) 36 unit

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] At resonance, amplitude of oscillation is maximum
$ \Rightarrow 2{{\omega }^{2}}-36\omega +9isminimum $
$ \Rightarrow ,4\omega -36=0 $ (derivative is zero)
$ \Rightarrow ,\omega =9 $