Which of the following statements regarding the damping force of a damped oscillator is $NOT$ correct?

  • A
    Damping force depends on the nature of the surrounding medium.
  • B
    Damping force is generally proportional to the velocity of the body making oscillations.
  • C
    Damping force acts in the direction of the velocity of the body.
  • D
    The ratio of the damping force to the velocity of the body depends on the size and shape of the body.

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