Damping Force Formula

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Damping Force is the force that opposes the motion of an object, reducing its amplitude of vibration in mechanical systems. Check FAQs
Fd=cV
Fd - Damping Force?c - Damping Coefficient?V - Velocity of Body?

Damping Force Example

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Here is how the Damping Force equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Damping Force equation looks like.

5951.3725Edit=9000.022Edit0.6613Edit
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Damping Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fd=cV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fd=9000.022Ns/m0.6613m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fd=9000.0220.6613
Next Step Evaluate
Fd=5951.372547764N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fd=5951.3725N

Damping Force Formula Elements

Variables
Damping Force
Damping Force is the force that opposes the motion of an object, reducing its amplitude of vibration in mechanical systems.
Symbol: Fd
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Damping Coefficient
Damping Coefficient is a measure of the rate at which the amplitude of oscillations decreases in a mechanical system due to energy loss.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Damping CoefficientUnit: Ns/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Body
Velocity of Body is the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time, typically measured in meters per second.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Elements of Vibration category

​Go Displacement of Body in Simple Harmonic Motion
d=A'sin(ωtsec)
​Go Velocity of Body in Simple Harmonic Motion
V=A'ωcos(ωtsec)
​Go Magnitude of Acceleration of Body in Simple Harmonic Motion
a=A'ω2sin(ωtsec)
​Go Magnitude of Acceleration of Body in Simple Harmonic Motion given Displacement
a=ω2d

How to Evaluate Damping Force?

Damping Force evaluator uses Damping Force = Damping Coefficient*Velocity of Body to evaluate the Damping Force, Damping Force formula is defined as a measure of the retarding force that opposes the motion of an object, resulting in the reduction of amplitude of vibrations, and is a crucial parameter in the study of mechanical vibrations, helping to analyze and predict the behavior of oscillating systems. Damping Force is denoted by Fd symbol.

How to evaluate Damping Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Damping Force, enter Damping Coefficient (c) & Velocity of Body (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Damping Force

What is the formula to find Damping Force?
The formula of Damping Force is expressed as Damping Force = Damping Coefficient*Velocity of Body. Here is an example- 5951.373 = 9000.022*0.661262.
How to calculate Damping Force?
With Damping Coefficient (c) & Velocity of Body (V) we can find Damping Force using the formula - Damping Force = Damping Coefficient*Velocity of Body.
Can the Damping Force be negative?
Yes, the Damping Force, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Damping Force?
Damping Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Damping Force can be measured.
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