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It means the oscillations lose energy over time, getting weaker and weaker.

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What is the frequency of this damped oscillation?

The frequency of a damped oscillation is the rate at which it repeats its motion. It is determined by the damping factor and the natural frequency of the system.


Define damped oscillation?

Any oscillation in which the amplitude of the oscillating quantity decreases with time is referred as damped oscillation. Also known as damped vibration, http://www.answers.com/topic/damped-harmonic-motion


What is quality factor of damped oscillation?

The quality factor (Q factor) of a damped oscillation is a measure of how "good" or efficient the oscillation is in terms of energy loss. It represents the ratio of the energy stored in the oscillator to the energy dissipated per cycle. A higher Q factor indicates lower energy loss and a more efficient oscillation.


Is it possible to have damped oscillation when asystem is at resonance?

Yes. You can have damping, independently of whether there is resonance or not.


What are the applications of oscillatory motion in technology or where can the applications of oscillatory motion be seen?

the car tire....damped oscillation How about a speaker? When you apply signal to it, the cone oscillates in and out.


How damping progressively reduces the amplitude oscillations?

When energy is lost from the oscillating system, the amplitude of oscillationdecreases. When that happens progressively, we say that the oscillation is"damped". "Damping" is a description of the decrease, not its cause.


Damping progressively reduces the amplitude of oscillation?

Vibratory motion of ideal systems in the absence of any friction or resistance continues indefinitely under the action of a restoring force. Practically, in all systems, the force of friction slows down the motion, so the systems do not oscillate indefinitely. The friction reduces the mechanical energy of the system as time passes, and the motion is said to be DAMPED. This damping progressively reduces the AMPLITUDE of OSCILLATION.


What is undamped oscillation?

Oscillations (vibrations) are damped when they are changed by some action. For example, touching an oscillating (vibrating) tuning fork with your finger is said to be damping it. The oscillation (number of Hertz) of an electrical oscillator, such as a TV tuner, is changed by varying the settings of the tuner.


Write the equation to represent a damped oscillation?

(Amplitude)at time=t = (Max) x cos[ (2 pi x frequency) + (phase angle) ] x e-time/time constant


What is the difference between underdamped and overdamped oscillations?

Damped (or free) oscillation occurs when an object is set to vibrate at its natural frequency while forced oscillation involves the application of a force to keep an object in constant or repetitive motion.


Define the terms logging interval dedicated control system and Frequency of Sampling?

what do you mean by terms under damped, critical damped and over damped frequency of control system?


What is difference between forced vibration and damped vibration?

Well, hello there, friend! Forced vibration happens when an external force keeps something moving, like a gentle breeze swaying a branch. Damped vibration is when something gradually loses energy and slows down, like a leaf falling gracefully to the ground. Just remember, both types of vibration are natural and beautiful in their own way.