An oscillator is subjected to a damping force that is proportional to the veloci

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An oscillator is subjected to a damping force that is proportional to the velocity of the oscillator. In addition, a sinusoidal driving force is applied to the oscillator. After a long time,
Select one:
A. its amplitude is a decreasing function of time
B. its amplitude is a decreasing function of time ONLY if the damping constant is large
C. its amplitude increases over some portion of a cycle, and decreases over other portions
D. its amplitude is an increasing function of time
E. its amplitude is constant

Explanation / Answer

E. its amplitude is constant

 

 

E option is correct.

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