Mass, spring, and damper are the three fundamental elements of all mechanical system models. Every translational or rotational system can be decomposed into combinations of these building blocks, each with a distinct energy role.
◆ Diagram
◆ Key Points
01.Mass (m): inertia — stores kinetic energy, F = ma
02.Spring (k): stiffness — stores potential energy, F = kx
03.Damper (c): friction — dissipates energy as heat, F = cv
04.These three elements form the basis of all mechanical system models