OpenStax, Precalculus 2e §7.6 Modeling with Trigonometric Functions · Example 13 · Trigonometry · Identities

Finding the Value of the Damping Constant c According to the Given Criteria

A guitar string is plucked and vibrates in damped harmonic motion. The string is pulled and displaced 2 cm from its resting position. After 3 seconds, the displacement of the string measures 1 cm. Find the damping constant.

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OpenStax, Precalculus 2e · §7.6 Modeling with Trigonometric Functions · Example 13

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