Physics-Damped & Forced Oscillations
NEET Physics Damped & Forced Oscillations MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What is the form of the damping force in a damped oscillator?
A
F_d = -bv
B
F_d = -kx
C
F_d = -mω²x
D
F_d = -mg
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The damping force in a damped oscillator is given by F_d = -bv, where v is the velocity of the oscillator and b is a damping constant, as stated in the NCERT context.
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