SHM and why does the frequency not decrease?

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The discussion centers on the confusion regarding the frequency of a damped harmonic oscillator, specifically why it remains constant despite energy loss and decreasing amplitude. Participants clarify that for a harmonic oscillator, frequency is independent of amplitude, meaning it does not decrease even as energy is lost to damping. The decrease in positive peaks is attributed to damping effects, although the exact reason for this selective decrease is not fully explained. The conversation highlights the need for further understanding of the equations governing these phenomena. Overall, the key takeaway is that frequency remains constant in a damped harmonic oscillator, despite the reduction in amplitude.
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Hello, I don't get it why does the frequency not decrease? As this i assume is damping and frequency must change.
And why do only positive peaks decrease?2 Not sure about equations needed.

3.I thought that as it is damped, Energy is lost as heat. Thus speed decreases, therefore, it takes a longer time to complete an oscillation.Thus, frequency decreases, however, the mark scheme says that it is constant
The part about decreasing peaks is due to damping(I assume) but I do not have a clue why only positive peaks decrease.

Please help, I am very confused. Thanks
 

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Why would the frequency decrease? For a harmonic oscillator frequency is independent of amplitude.
 
Orodruin said:
Why would the frequency decrease? For a harmonic oscillator frequency is independent of amplitude.
thanks for your reply.
can you please help me with the 2 bit? why only +ve peaks decrease?
 
Dima Petrukhin said:
... only +ve peaks decrease?
Where are you getting this?
 
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