Five Particles Undergo Damped Harmonic Motion

question 39

Multiple Choice

Five particles undergo damped harmonic motion. Values for the spring constant k, the damping constant b, and the mass m are given below. Which leads to the smallest rate of loss of mechanical energy?

• A) k = 100N/m, m = 50g, b = 8g/s
• B) k = 150N/m, m = 50g, b = 5g/s
• C) k = 150N/m, m = 10g, b = 8g/s
• D) k = 200N/m, m = 8g, b = 6g/s
• E) k = 100N/m, m = 2g, b = 4g/s

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