Explain what is meant by resonance.

Resonance occurs when a driving frequency is similar to the natural frequency of the system. The system is forced to vibrate at its natural frequency and therefore absorbs maximum energy, which means that the amplitude of oscillations is at its peak, and the system is in resonance.

HK
Answered by Hafsah K. Physics tutor

17921 Views

See similar Physics A Level tutors

Related Physics A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is the Strong Nuclear Force?


Explain how bright fringes arise in Young's double slit experiment


A ball is thrown out of a window 18m off the ground. It is thrown horizontally at 0.5m/s. Show that it takes about 2s to reach the ground


Why does gravitational potential energy have a negative value?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning