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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