Understanding Damped Harmonic Motion Parameters: A Graphing Challenge

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The discussion centers on confirming calculations related to damped harmonic motion, specifically the undamped natural frequency and damping ratio. The user seeks verification for their results on parameters r and TR, and requests assistance with graphing based on these values. A participant points out an error in the user's calculation of r, suggesting that the equation used may be incorrect. The conversation highlights the need for clarity in deriving relationships between parameters for accurate graphing. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of correct calculations and understanding relationships in damped harmonic motion.
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Hi I have attemted to work out the undamped natural frequency and the damping ratio can someone please confirm if this is correct? and for question d I have worked out r and TR can someone please confirm if this is correct? if all is correct I need help with plotting a graph for question d with the parameters set at the bottom of the question can you please help me anyone?

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Hi this is the correct file by the way the file on my first post is incorrect
 

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In part D you are given the relationship between TR and r. You can use that equation to get the graph.
 
Seeing $$r = {\omega\over \omega_n} = r = {10\over 22.4} = 3.565 $$ hurts my eyes (in more than one way). Can you explain this ?
 
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