Simple harmonic motion and damping

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I have to solve the following D.E. which describes how the amplitude of oscillation r, changes with time.


[tex]r=f(t)[/tex]



[tex]\frac{dr^{2}cos^{2}t}{dt}=rsint[/tex]



How do I find r?
 
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Start by applying the product rule.