A Block on a Spring Is Subjected to an Applied

question 1

Multiple Choice

A block on a spring is subjected to an applied sinusoidal force AND to a damping force that is proportional to its velocity.The energy dissipated by damping is supplied by:

• A)the potential energy of the spring
• B)the kinetic energy of the mass
• C)gravity
• D)friction
• E)the applied force

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