A=A0e−γt=A0e−2mbt
2A0=A0e−2mbt
2mbt=ln2
t=b2mln2=202×500×0.693
t=34.65 second.
JEE Main 2021 — Physics Waves & Oscillations
The amplitude of a mass-spring system, which is executing simple harmonic motion decreases with time. If mass =500g, Decay constant =20gs−1 then how much time is required for the amplitude of the system to drop to half of its initial value? (ln2=0.693)
Held on 16 Mar 2021 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
34.65s
17.32s
0.034s
15.1s
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