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

A

k=100N/m, m=50g, b= 8g m/s

B

k= 150N/m, m=50g, b= 5gm/s

C

k=150N/m, m=10g,b= 8gm/s

D

k=200N/m, m=8g, b=6gm/s

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