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Explain in terms of energy how dissipative forces such as friction reduce the amplitude of a harmonic oscillator. Also explain how a driving mechanism can compensate. (A pendulum clock is such a system.)

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Problem 9CQ

Explain in terms of energy how dissipative forces such as friction reduce the amplitude of a harmonic oscillator. Also explain how a driving mechanism can compensate. (A pendulum clock is such a system.)

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Solution 9CQ

In case of harmonic oscillator, law of conservation of energy is obeyed and as a result the amplitude of the system remains constant.

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