Dr. Kevin G. TeBeest
Assoc. Prof. of Applied Mathematics
Kettering University

RLC Example 1 - Underdamped, No Voltage Source

First define the solution q ( t ) as a function of t :

> f := exp(-5*t) * ( -4*cos(12*t) + 3*sin(12*t) );

f := exp(-5*t)*(-4*cos(12*t)+3*sin(12*t))

Now plot the solution as t varies from 0 to 1. Here the vibrations dampen quickly.

> plot( f, t=0..1, q=-4..3,thickness=5,title=`RLC Example 1 - Underdamped`,titlefont=[HELVETICA,BOLD,14],labelfont=[TIMES,ITALIC,14] );

[Maple Plot]


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Dr. K. G. TeBeest
Applied Mathematics
Kettering University