where 
is the period of the oscillation. [P5.2]
is: the natural logarithm of the ratio of two successive displacement maxima, i.e. where is the period of the oscillation. [P5.2]
is equal approximately: to 
where 
is the damping constant and 
is the natural frequency of the oscillation. [P5.2]
See damped mechanical oscillator.
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