The Solution to the Differential Equation of a Damped Oscillator $\omega$

question 89

Multiple Choice

The solution to the differential equation of a damped oscillator, for the case in which the damping is small, is
X = A₀e^{-(b/2m) t} cos( $\omega$ 't + $\delta$ )
The phase constant $\delta$ 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) initial velocity of the system.
• D) initial displacement of the system.
• E) c and d

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