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Phase Space Diagram
AP Physics C ¡ Mechanics â Oscillators
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Learning Objectives
Read x-v phase space trajectories
Compare SHM (ellipse), damped (spiral), forced (limit cycle)
Understand attractors and energy loss in phase space
Relate closed orbits to energy conservation
Key Insights
SHM: closed ellipse (E conserved)
Underdamped: spiral â origin
Overdamped: approaches without oscillation
Forced: approaches limit cycle at resonance
Tags
phase space
oscillator
damping
attractor
AP Physics C
x
0
v
0
Mode
SHM
Underdamped
Overdamped
Forced
Amplitude xâ
1.0
Ďâ (rad/s)
5.0
Damping Îł
0.5
Drive freq Ď_d
5.0
Drive amp Fâ
2.0