Translational Mechanical Systems

Explore a 30-minute video tutorial on solving a problem related to translational mechanical systems in control systems. Learn how to calculate the transfer function of a mechanical system with two degrees of freedom using free body diagrams. Understand the concept of free body diagrams, sign conventions for force polarity in translational mechanical systems, and how to derive equations of motion. Follow along with step-by-step analysis and calculations, gaining practical insights into modeling physical and mechanical systems for control engineering applications.

Introduction
Free Body Diagram
Step 1 Analysis
Step 2 Calculation
Step 3 Free Body Diagram