The curve equation is and interval of the graph is
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The damped vibration curve is in the form of ,where
.
Here determines the path of the motion of particle.
Compare the above equation with general form of damped curve equation.
\ determines the path of the motion of the curve.
Construct a table for different values of .
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Graph:
\(1) Draw the coordinate plane.
\(2) Plot all the points obtained in the table.
\(3) Plot the path of curve.
\(4) Connect all the points to a smooth curve.
\The graph of the damped vibration curve is
.