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How does damping affect the resonance curve of a system?.
- A.Makes the curve sharper
- B.Makes the curve broader
- C.Has no effect on the curve
- D.Increases the peak height
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- Makes the curve broader
Explanation
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Damping causes the resonance curve to become broader because it reduces the peak amplitude at resonance and spreads out the frequencies over which resonance occurs, indicating a wider range of frequencies that can cause oscillation.
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