A particle oscillating under a force Fˉ=−kxˉ−bvˉ is a (k and b are constants)
A
simple harmonic oscillator
B
linear oscillator
C
damped oscillator
D
forced oscillator
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)
A particle oscillating under a force Fˉ=−kxˉ−bvˉ is damped oscillator. The first term −kxˉ represents the restoring force and second term −bvˉ represents the damping force.