When a damping force is applied to a simple harmonic oscillator which has period T₀ in the absence of damping, the new period T is such that A) T T₀. D) ωT ω₀T₀.

Question

When a damping force is applied to a simple harmonic oscillator which has period T₀ in the absence of damping, the new period T is such that A) T < T₀. B) T = T₀. C) T > T₀. D) ωT < ω₀T₀. E) ωT > ω₀T₀.

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The presence of a damping force in a simple harmonic oscillator increases the period, making T greater than T₀.

When a Damping Force Is Applied to a Simple Harmonic