Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 3-2
Nonlinear Oscillations and Chaos — Marion & Thornton
Physics — Mechanics · damped-oscillator
Problem
Allow the motion in the preceding problem to take place in a resisting medium. After oscillating for 10 s, the maximum amplitude decreases to half the initial value. Calculate (a) the damping parameter β, (b) the frequency ν1 (compare with the undamped frequency ν0), and (c) the decrement of the motion.