Five Particles Undergo Damped Harmonic Motion

question 22

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

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