Waves

Resonance Amplitude

Maximum amplitude occurs when driving frequency equals natural frequency (resonance).

Variables

A_max
Maximum amplitude
Peak response amplitude
m
ω
Driving frequency
Applied frequency
rad/s
ω₀
Natural frequency
Resonant frequency
rad/s

Derivation

For driven oscillator, amplitude A = F₀/√((k-mω²)² + b²ω²) is maximum near ω = ω₀ = √(k/m).

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