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A damped harmonic oscillator has an amplitude that reduces to half in 10 seconds. What will be the amplitude after 30 seconds?
A damped harmonic oscillator has an amplitude that reduces to half in 10 seconds. What will be the amplitude after 30 seconds?
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\textbf{Tip:} In damped SHM, use \( A(t) = A_0 e^{-bt} \); halving time gives exponential decay constant.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
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