What does damping do to oscillations?
Damping forces reduce the amplitude of oscillation.
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What happens to the amplitude of oscillation when a system is lightly damped?
The amplitude of oscillation decreases gradually over time.
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What happens to the amplitude of oscillation when a system is critically damped?
The amplitude of oscillation is decreased to zero in the shortest possible time.
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What happens to the amplitude of oscillation when a system is overdamped?
The amplitude decreases to zero slowly without oscillating.
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What happens to the amplitude of oscillation when a system is heavily damped?
The amplitude of oscillation decreases rapidly.
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How does damping affect the sharpness of resonance?
Increasing damping decreases the sharpness of resonance.
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How does resonance affect mechanical systems?
Resonance can cause excessive vibrations and potential damage to the system.
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