The Differential Equation for a Damped Oscillator Is If

question 83

Multiple Choice

The differential equation for a damped oscillator is If the damping is not too large,the time constant for the motion of this oscillator is determined by the

• A)spring constant k and the mass m of the system.
• B)spring constant k and the damping coefficient b of the system.
• C)mass m and the damping coefficient b of the system.
• D)initial displacement of the system.
• E)initial velocity of the system.