AIPMT PRELIMS2012Physics-Oscillations
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Physics Damping MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
The damping force on an oscillator is directly proportional to the velocity. The units of the constant of proportionality are
A
kgs
B
kgms⁻¹
C
kgms⁻²
D
kgs⁻¹
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The damping force F is given by F = −kv, where k is the damping constant. The units of k are derived from the equation as kg/s.
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