For an oscillator subjected to a damping force proportional to its velocity:
A)the displacement is a sinusoidal function of time
B)the velocity is a sinusoidal function of time
C)the frequency is a decreasing function of time
D)the mechanical energy is constant
E)none of the above is true

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In a damped oscillator, the displacement and velocity are not purely sinusoidal due to the damping force. The frequency remains constant, but the amplitude decreases over time, and mechanical energy is not constant as it dissipates due to damping.

For an Oscillator Subjected to a Damping Force Proportional to Its