2) A t = 0, a particle of mass m attached to a spring of spring constant & is at rest a distance r As away from its equilibrium position. The system is immersed in fluid which leads to a damping force of the form F=-bc It is released, and begins oscillating. You may assume the damping is light (a) Find the time for the envelope of the oscillations to drop to A0 /10. (b) What should the constant b be set to, in order to ensure the system returns to equilibrium as fast possible, and stays there? 5:51 pm

2) A t = 0, a particle of mass m attached to a spring of spring constant & is at rest a distance r As away from its equilibrium position. The system is immersed in fluid which leads to a damping force of the form F=-bc It is released, and begins oscillating. You may assume the damping is light (a) Find the time for the envelope of the oscillations to drop to A0 /10. (b) What should the constant b be set to, in order to ensure the system returns to equilibrium as fast possible, and stays there? 5:51 pm

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter15: Oscillations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29P: A mass m0is attached to a spring and hung vertically. The mass is raised a short distance in the...

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