Does Damping Affect the Period of SHM?

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Damping does affect the period of simple harmonic motion (SHM). In the given scenario, the parameters include a damping coefficient of b = 16 N/ms, a spring constant k = 344.5 N/m, and a mass m = 2 kg. The formula for the undamped period T is T = 2π/√(k/m), but the presence of damping alters this period. For accurate calculations, one must consider the damped frequency, which is lower than the natural frequency due to the damping effect.

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Homework Statement


I've been given (or have calculated) the equation for damped SHM of a spring, and have been told to calculate the period...

I'm given that:

Forced produced by damper: b(dx/dt) where b = 16N/ms
k = 344.5N/m
m = 2kg

Homework Equations



I know that T = 2*pi/(W0)

Where W0 = sqrt(k/m)

But I don't know if damping will have an effect of period? :)

The Attempt at a Solution



Of course, I have tried using the above equation... plug k and m as W0. Would this be correct? Thanks for any help.
 
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