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Q · OscillationMedium · 45s
In a damped oscillator, if damping is critically increased, the system:
TopicOscillation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Critical damping returns the system to equilibrium fastest without oscillations.
Final Answer: Option B - Stops oscillating immediately