http://www1.gantep.edu.tr/~physics/m...2/chapter2.pdf
On page 9 and 10 of the above PDF the method for deriving the fractional energy loss per cycle in a lightly damped oscillator is described.
I understand and follow this derivation.
What would the derivation for a heavily damped oscillator be ? What approximations would I have to make ?
On page 9 and 10 of the above PDF the method for deriving the fractional energy loss per cycle in a lightly damped oscillator is described.
I understand and follow this derivation.
What would the derivation for a heavily damped oscillator be ? What approximations would I have to make ?