The Differential Equation for a Damped Oscillator Is If

question 118

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.

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