Speaker
Ryan Bischof
(Delaware State University)
Description
A breadboard analog computer was constructed to approximate a solution to the second-order linear differential equations for a sliding block attached to a massless spring, which is attached to a rigid vertical frame. Two cases are considered: (1) with damping and (2) without damping. In both cases, the sliding friction is assumed to be 0. Units were omitted in each equation for clarity. The solutions to both cases are displayed on an oscilloscope upon initialization. An analytical solution is provided for each case as comparison. This demonstration provides a model of instruction which allows students to visualize classical physics and differential equations through hands-on analog circuit design.
Primary author
Ryan Bischof
(Delaware State University)
Co-author
Mr
Michael Cimorosi
(Delaware State University)
