Question

What is damped SHM?

Answer 1

Damped SHM

1. Simple Harmonic Motion or SHM is defined as a motion in which the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the body from its mean position.
2. When the oscillator's energy is reduced as a result of an external force, the oscillator is said to be damped.
   
3. In a damped simple harmonic motion, the oscillator's energy gradually decreases.
4. These simple harmonic motions are damped periodic motions of gradually diminishing amplitude as well as energy.
5. A simple pendulum is an example of a damped simple harmonic motion.