Mechanics → Small Oscillations and Normal Modes → Coupled Oscillations
Coupled Oscillations
In coupled systems:
- Motion of one particle affects the other
- Equations are linked
Example Equations
$$
m\ddot{x}_1 = -k(x_1 - x_2)
$$
$$
m\ddot{x}_2 = -k(x_2 - x_1)
$$