An oscillation is damped when an external force that acts on the oscillator has the effect of decreasing the amplitude of its oscillations. Light damping causes the amplitude of the oscillator to gradually decrease with time. The period is unchanged. Heavy damping...
During simple harmonic motion, energy is interchanged between kinetic and potential energy. As long as there are no energy losses due to frictional forces, the total (mechanical) energy remains constant. When the kinetic energy is at a maximum, the oscillator is at...
SHM definitions: Displacement: distance from the equilibrium position Amplitude: the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position Period: the time taken to complete one full oscillation Frequency: the number of complete oscillations per unit time Angular...