What are damped vibrations?

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Definition of damped vibrations: When the energy of a vibrating system is gradually dissipated by friction and other resistances, the vibrations are said to be damped vibrations.
The vibration gradually decreases or changes in frequency or intensity or breaks and the system sits in its equilibrium position.
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