In a damped oscillator, if the energy decreases to 25% of its initial value in 10 seconds, what is the damping ratio?

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In a damped oscillator, if the energy decreases to 25% of its initial value in 10 seconds, what is the damping ratio?
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Q: In a damped oscillator, if the energy decreases to 25% of its initial value in 10 seconds, what is the damping ratio?
Solution: Using E(t) = E_0 e^(-2ζω_nt), we find ζ = 0.2.
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