The amplitude of a mass-spring system,which is executing simple harmonic motion,decreases with time. If mass $m = 500 \, g$,and the decay constant $b = 20 \, g/s$,then how much time $t$ (in seconds) is required for the amplitude of the system to drop to half of its initial value? (Given $\ln 2 = 0.693$)

  • A
    $34.65$
  • B
    $17.32$
  • C
    $0.034$
  • D
    $15.01$

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