The Energy of an Oscillator Decreases by 10% Each Cycle

question 38

Multiple Choice

The energy of an oscillator decreases by 10% each cycle.The quality factor of this oscillator is approximately

• A)314
• B)157
• C)87
• D)63
• E)21

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