In this paper the fractional differential equation for the mass-spring-damper system in terms of the fractional time derivatives of the Caputo type is considered. In order to be consistent with the physical equation, a new parameter is introduced. This parameter characterizes the existence of fractional components in the system. A relation between the fractional order time derivative and the new parameter is found. Different particular cases are analyzed.
Gómez Aguilar, J. et al. (2012). Mathematical modelling of the mass-spring-damper system - A fractional calculus approach. Acta Universitaria, 22 (5), pp. 5-11.