A damper with damping coefficient, c, is attached to a mass of 5 kg and spring of
stiffness 5 kN/m as shown in figure. The system undergoes under-damped
oscillations.
If the ratio of the 3rd amplitude to the 4th amplitude of oscillations is 1.5, the value
of c is ____ Ns/m (rounded off to the nearest integer).
Official Answer Key:
0.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2022 Q.62)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**:
This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, NAT).
**2. Analytical Calculation**:
- Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Structural Mechanics equation.
**3. Final Answer**:
Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.
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