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Harmonics are multiples of the fundamental frequency found in a signal, often caused by non-linear loads in power systems. Transients, on the other hand, are brief spikes or variations in voltage or current that occur due to sudden changes in the system, such as switching operations or lightning strikes.
The main difference between the 3rd and 5th harmonics is their frequency relationship to the fundamental frequency. The 3rd harmonic is three times the frequency of the fundamental, while the 5th harmonic is five times the frequency of the fundamental. This results in different sound characteristics and timbres when these harmonics are present in a sound wave.
Periodic motion refers to any motion that repeats at regular intervals, while simple harmonic motion is a specific type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium. In simple terms, all simple harmonic motion is periodic, but not all periodic motion is simple harmonic.
The first harmonic is the fundamental frequency produced by an oscillating object, while the first overtone is the second frequency produced, which is twice the fundamental frequency. This means the first overtone has a higher frequency than the first harmonic.
The phase difference between acceleration and velocity of a particle in simple harmonic motion is π/2 radians (or 90 degrees). This means that at any given point in time, the velocity of the particle lags behind its acceleration by a quarter of a cycle.
Fundamental frequency refers to the lowest frequency of a sound wave, which determines its pitch. Overtones are higher frequencies that accompany the fundamental frequency and contribute to the timbre or tone quality of the sound. The fundamental frequency is the building block upon which overtones are based.