Question

b.) Calculate the Q-value of a harmonic oscillator carrying a mass of 30 g and is rotating on a circular path of 1.2 m. (2 marks)

Answer 1

The Q-value of such a harmonic oscillator with the damping coefficient $b$ and frequency $n$ is

$$Q=\frac{\omega_0m}{b}=\frac{2\pi nm}{b}=\frac{0.188n}{b}.$$