Increasing Damping Ratio: Does it Make a Circuit More/Less Damped?

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Increasing the damping ratio in a damped circuit generally results in a more damped system. The damping ratio is defined based on the relationship between resistance, inductance, and capacitance in the circuit. The initial state of the circuit—overdamped, underdamped, or critically damped—affects how changes in the damping ratio influence the circuit's behavior. In LRC circuits, the damping constant varies depending on whether the configuration is parallel or series. Understanding these factors is crucial for analyzing circuit performance.
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If the damping ratio of a damped circuit is increased, does the circuit become more or less damped?
I would think it would become more damped, but what exactly is the definition of the damping ratio?
 
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It depends on whether the circuit was over, under, or critically damped to begin with. Damping will come into play in an LRC circuit, and exactly what the damping constant is changes whether the RLC is parallel or series.
 
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Here's the question. I'm guessing what they mean by damping ratio is the value of the resistance in the circuit?
 

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