The Differential Equation for a Damped Oscillator Is If

Multiple Choice

The differential equation for a damped oscillator is If the damping is not too large,the time constant for the motion of this oscillator is determined by the

A) spring constant k and the mass m of the system.
B) spring constant k and the damping coefficient b of the system.
C) mass m and the damping coefficient b of the system.
D) initial displacement of the system.
E) initial velocity of the system.