PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics
Problem
1. Explain what is meant by *damping*.
(1) Explain what is meant by *damping*.
(2) Suggest why all mechanical systems will suffer damping if they are forced to oscillate by an external force.
(3) Outline the difference between an oscillating system being overdamped, underdamped and critically damped.