With the help of a suitably labelled graph, explain what is meant by resonance of a mechanical system.

  • The resonance of a system occurs when the driving force is equal to the natural frequency. - This occurs at a certain specific frequency. - For example: someone being pushed on a swing. - (Diagram on whiteboard)
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