Calculating Viscous Friction Coefficient b

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between viscous friction and frequency, specifically whether the friction coefficient can be determined given the spring constant, mass, and frequency. The context includes elements of differential equations and their application to physical systems.

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  • One participant inquires about the formula relating viscous friction to frequency and whether the friction coefficient can be calculated with known values of spring constant, mass, and frequency.
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hi..
may i ask what is the relationship(formula) between the viscous friction and the frequency?
if i know the value of k(spring constant), M(mass), and f(frequency), am i able to find out friction coefficient, b?
 
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wrong subforum i think
 
err..
u mean should post in subforum "general phy", izit?
Actually this question is related with differential equation, so i just post at here.
 
yeah, but if it's specifically for something physical, it should go in physics

(my interpretation)
 

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