Solving a Damped Movement w/ Mass Spring System: Find K, Acceleration

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The discussion focuses on solving a damped movement problem in a mass-spring system, specifically determining the damping coefficient and acceleration after a specified time. Given parameters include a spring constant (k) of 180 lb/ft and a mass of 2.9 kg, with a 7% ratio of variation between natural and damped oscillation. The relevant equation for the motion is x = A e^(-(b/2m)t) cos(ω't), where 'b' represents the damping coefficient. The acceleration can be calculated after 3.3 seconds of oscillation.

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Homework Statement
damping coeficient
Relevant Equations
x=Ae^(-(b/2m)t) cos⁡〖ω^' 〗 t⁡
hello everyone could you help me with this exercise please muffled movement

The mass spring system shown is at rest, to which an external element tensions it 1.9 (cm) (positive section of our study) and releases it, it begins to oscillate describing a damped movement. Considering that k = 180 (lb / ft), and that the mass has a value of 2.9 (kg), determine the damping coefficient if the ratio of variation between natural and damped oscillation is 7% and find the acceleration of the body after 3.3 (s) after starting the movement

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alnpoke said:
Homework Statement:: damping coeficient
Relevant Equations:: x=Ae^(-(b/2m)t) cos⁡〖ω^' 〗 t⁡

hello everyone could you help me with this exercise please muffled movement

The mass spring system shown is at rest, to which an external element tensions it 1.9 (cm) (positive section of our study) and releases it, it begins to oscillate describing a damped movement. Considering that k = 180 (lb / ft), and that the mass has a value of 2.9 (kg), determine the damping coefficient if the ratio of variation between natural and damped oscillation is 7% and find the acceleration of the body after 3.3 (s) after starting the movement

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Per forum rules you must show an attempt. You should also be able to state some standard equation for damped harmonic motion.
 

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