Consider the system of a single mass, supported by a spring and a dashpot, in which the damping is of a viscous character, see Figure 1.1. The
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Figure 1.1: Mass supported by spring and damper.
spring and the damper form a connection between the mass and an immovable base
(for instance the earth).