Explain the process of damping. Differentiate between damped and undamped oscillations.
Damping is the gradual decrease in the amplitude of an oscillating system due to resistive forces such as friction, air resistance, or internal material forces. Types of oscillations: Undamped oscillations: The amplitude remains constant because no external resistive force is present. Example: an ideal pendulum in a vacuum. Damped oscillations: The amplitude decreases over time … Read more