# Damped Harmonic Motion

<figure><img src="https://507685868-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPsPFwMJZnbetrOXTlLcz%2Fuploads%2FJN59LbB4ML7F3dEfhudE%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d61ecab6-6f98-4bb0-8165-39310a5c8cff" alt=""><figcaption><p>based on real practical uses of dampers, like shock absorbers in car ( prevents it from bouncing after hitting bump),and door-closing mechanisms ( prevents from slamming )</p></figcaption></figure>
