When a damping force is applied to a simple harmonic oscillator which has angular frequency ω₀ in the absence of damping, the new angular frequency ω is such that A) ω ω₀. D) ωT ω₀T₀.

Question

When a damping force is applied to a simple harmonic oscillator which has angular frequency ω₀ in the absence of damping, the new angular frequency ω is such that A) ω < ω₀. B) ω = ω₀. C) ω > ω₀. D) ωT < ω₀T₀. E) ωT > ω₀T₀.

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When a damping force is applied, the energy of the oscillator is continuously dissipated, causing the amplitude to decrease over time. This means that the angular frequency of the oscillator decreases as well. Therefore, ω < ω₀.

When a Damping Force Is Applied to a Simple Harmonic