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→About Damped Oscillations
*The [[energy]] of the [[Oscillate|oscillating]] [[system]] is gradually [[Energy Transfer|transferred]] to the environment.
*'''Damping''' affects the [[natural frequency]] of the [[Oscillate|oscillating]] [[system]], causing it to decrease.
*The degree of '''damping''' determines how quickly the [[Oscillate|oscillations]] die out.
===Examples===
*A swinging [[pendulum]] in [[air]] experiences '''damped oscillations'''.
*Car shock absorbers use '''damping''' to reduce [[Oscillate|oscillations]] after driving over a bump.