subject to a dissipative force of magnitude 
where 
is the speed of the particle
for: an oscillating particle of mass subject to a dissipative force of magnitude where is the speed of the particle
is given: by 
[P5.2]
is equal: to twice the decay constant 
for the amplitude of the oscillation. [P5.2]
See damping force, damped mechanical oscillator.
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