Damped harmonic motion. The degree of damping increases from curve 1 to curve 5. Curve 1 represents undamped or simple harmonic motion. Curves 2 and 3 show underdamped motion. Curve 4 represents critically damped harmonic motion. Curve 5 shows overdamped motion.
Figure 10.25  Damped harmonic motion. The degree of damping increases from curve 1 to curve 5. Curve 1 represents undamped or simple harmonic motion. Curves 2 and 3 show underdamped motion. Curve 4 represents critically damped harmonic motion. Curve 5 shows overdamped motion.


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