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A damped oscillator loses energy because the work done by the damping force is:
ANotional
BNegative
CNeutral
DNumerous
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Negative
1. The force always opposes the motion.
2. Work against the motion drains mechanical energy.
3. So that work is negative.
_Source: OpenStax College Physics 2e, Chapter 16, Oscillatory Motion and Waves._
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