Erik,Technically you are correct!
- Definition-
Damping: where c is the viscous damping coefficient, given in units of Newton-seconds per meter.
However:
damp•en (dmpn)
v. damp•ened, damp•en•ing, damp•ens
v.tr.
1. To make damp. (YOU ARE MORE CORRECT)
2. To deaden, restrain, or depress:
3. To soundproof.
I now know that dampening and damping is Not necessarily interchangeable when used as a verb/adverb vs. Noun, I appreciate the schooling. Tim