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Chapter 16: Q10CQ (page 588)

Give an example of a damped harmonic oscillator. (They are more common than undamped or simple harmonic oscillators.)

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A hanging simple pendulum in the air is an example of a damped harmonic oscillator.

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Definition of Damped harmonic oscillator

Damped harmonic oscillators are vibrating systems in which the amplitude of vibration decrements over a specific period of time.

The oscillations fade as the energy of the system is dissipated continuously.

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Example of the damped harmonic oscillator

A hanging simple pendulum in the air is an example of a damped harmonic oscillator. As you release the pendulum from a certain amplitude, it will oscillate for a certain time and eventually stop. The amplitude of the pendulum decreases slowly because of the resistance caused by air molecules.

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