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Forced Oscillation Resonance

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Maximum amplitude in forced oscillation occurs when driving frequency equals?

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Subject
physics
Chapter
oscillations and waves
Topic
forced oscillation resonance
Difficulty
Medium
Year
2025
Tags
ResonanceForcedFrequency

Solution

Correct Answer:

Natural frequency

  1. Forced Vibration: Occurs when a system is subjected to a periodic external driving force .
  2. Natural Frequency ((\omega_0)): The frequency at which the system oscillates if left alone after being disturbed.
  3. Resonance: A phenomenon that occurs when the driving frequency matches the natural frequency ().
  4. Outcome: At resonance, the driving force is in perfect phase with the velocity of the system, allowing for maximum energy transfer and resulting in maximum amplitude.
  5. Note: If damping is present, the peak amplitude occurs at a frequency slightly lower than , but 'natural frequency' is the standard ideal answer.

This medium difficulty physics question is from the chapter oscillations and waves, covering the topic of forced oscillation resonance. It appeared in the 2025 exam.

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