Five Particles Undergo Damped Harmonic Motion

Multiple Choice

Five particles undergo damped harmonic motion.Values for the spring constant k, the damping constant b, and the mass m are given below.Which leads to the smallest rate of loss of mechanical energy?

A) k = 100 N/m, m = 50 g, b = 8 g∙m/s
B) k = 150 N/m, m = 50 g, b = 5 g∙m/s
C) k = 150 N/m, m = 10 g, b = 8 g∙m/s
D) k = 200 N/m, m = 8 g, b = 6 g∙m/s
E) k = 100 N/m, m = 2 g, b = 4 g∙m/s