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3) Critically damped: [math]x(t) = (A + Bt)e^{- \gamma t}[/math] This is the optimally damped case, where the damping coefficient is just large enough to completely quell the oscillations, so the oscillator returns to zero in the least amount of time possible. 4) Overdamped: [math]x(t) = Ae^{- \gamma_{1}t} + Be^{- \gamma_{2}t}[/math]
damping. The correct word for reducing the amplitude in waves (such as sound waves) is damping or to damp.. See wikipedia on damping. The word dampen means to make damp or moist, and is concerned with liquid, not sound. These are often (and easily) confused, but as an employee of Acoustic Sciences Corporation, I can tell you with confidence the correct word here is damping.. share | improve this answer.