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Which of the following characteristics does not change due to the damping of simple harmonic motion?

A)  Angular frequency

B)  Time period

C)  Initial phase

D)  Amplitude

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Damping is the term used to describe the loss of energy with each cycle of a simple harmonic oscillator. The simple harmonic oscillator begins with a certain amount of energy, which on oscillation gets converted between kinetic and potential energy. Hence, there is change in amplitude, time period and angular frequency but initial phase remains same.