Question

What causes damping?

Answer 1

1. Damping is the process of removing energy from a certain oscillatory motion so that eventually it stops oscillating and comes to a stop.
2. In damping, the time period extends while the amplitude and frequency continue to decrease until they hit zero.
3. Friction can be a damping force for mechanical energy.
4. Air resistance can cause damping in mechanical energy.
5. Due to the periodic nature of alternating current (AC), resistors are used in electrical systems to tame the electrical current.
6. Magnetic damping, also known as eddy current drag, can have a considerable negative impact on the motion.