A simple harmonic oscillator with angular frequency is placed in a viscous liquid where it experiences underdamped oscillatory motion. The new period of the oscillation is larger than the original period related to angular frequency

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In a viscous medium, the damping force decreases the amplitude and slows down the motion of the oscillator which increases the period of oscillation. Hence, the new period of oscillation is larger than the original period.

A Simple Harmonic Oscillator with Angular Frequency Is Placed in a Viscous