F(damping)=-cv what does the variable c stand for?

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F(damping)=-cv           what does the variable c stand for?

agent0smith · Answer

Is it a variable or a constant? Is v velocity?

cortana · Answer

I believe that v is the velocity, this is dealing with sin and cos waves on graphs, I'm in precalculus in college and I never did trig in highschool ):

agent0smith · Answer

I assume c stands for a damping constant, but the question needs more context.

cortana · Answer

lol thank you, :D I just couldnt figure out what the variables meant, I didnt actually have a math question, I also need to know what the greek letter w means (omega) in math, I couldnt find the answer on google

agent0smith · Answer

Omega usually means angular velocity... but again, it depends, because context is important...

osprey · Answer

I think it stands for PROPORTIONALITY CONSTANT. Reason is that in, say, a pendulum and SHM with light damping, the damping is proportional to the velocity of the bob as it swings. So, it's not actually a "variable" as such, although it can vary - treacle would have a higher damping than either air or water. http://perendis.webs.com