This is a MATLAB program that simulates how a mass acts under the influence a spring system. It takes inputs derived from the EOM and outputs an XY plot of time (x axis) vs. displacement of the mass (y-axis). I suggest using EOM's from homework problems.
To use the simulator, right-click to download both files (SpringSim.m and SpringSimulator.mdl ) and put them in the same directory. Then start MATLAB and run the script called "SpringSim". The simulator should explain the rest.
I used MATLAB to create the interface and Simulink to create the simulator itself, which is the block diagram you will see when you run the program. If you have any questions about how it works or have any problems using the simulator, please comment.
NOTE: This simulator will work with any inputs, however the results may not show up on the XY plot if the applied force is substantially bigger than the product, k * (max value of displacement). If you run the simulator, don't receive an error, and nothing shows up on the XY plot, you need to use different values.
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