Two damped pendulums with different masses.

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Two damped pendulums of equal length but different masses are analyzed, with one mass being double the other. Both pendulums experience the same damping force, leading to a decrease in amplitude over time. The equation A(t)/A0 = e^(-γt/2m) is introduced to describe the amplitude decay. The discussion focuses on understanding how to apply this equation effectively to determine the amplitude changes. Clarification is sought on what specific values or outcomes need to be calculated using this formula.
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Two simple pendulums with the same length L but different masses, m1 and m2=2*m1, are set swinging at the same time with the same initial amplitude. Both pendulums are damped by the same force, Fdamp=-\gammas(dot). Eventually, the amplitude of the lighter pendulum decreases to half its initial value.
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I have found the equation \frac{A(t)}{Ao}=e(-\gammat/2m), however I am not sure how to apply it correctly.
 
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