What is Resonance: Definition and 643 Discussions

Resonance describes the phenomenon of increased amplitude that occurs when the frequency of a periodically applied force (or a Fourier component of it) is equal or close to a natural frequency of the system on which it acts. When an oscillating force is applied at a resonant frequency of a dynamic system, the system will oscillate at a higher amplitude than when the same force is applied at other, non-resonant frequencies.Frequencies at which the response amplitude is a relative maximum are also known as resonant frequencies or resonance frequencies of the system. Small periodic forces that are near a resonant frequency of the system have the ability to produce large amplitude oscillations in the system due to the storage of vibrational energy.
Resonance phenomena occur with all types of vibrations or waves: there is mechanical resonance, acoustic resonance, electromagnetic resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electron spin resonance (ESR) and resonance of quantum wave functions. Resonant systems can be used to generate vibrations of a specific frequency (e.g., musical instruments), or pick out specific frequencies from a complex vibration containing many frequencies (e.g., filters).
The term resonance (from Latin resonantia, 'echo', from resonare, 'resound') originated from the field of acoustics, particularly the sympathetic resonance observed in musical instruments, e.g., when one string starts to vibrate and produce sound after a different one is struck.

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  1. ArnoVonck

    Fan-motor system resonance problem

    Hello everyone, I am a student doing an internship at IMEC, Belgium. I am studying a fan driven by a motor. This fan-motor system goes into resonance at a control frequency of 36.2 Hz. This corresponds to 18.1 Hz impeller frequency. The operating range of this fan is 30 to 40 Hz, so we can't...
  2. Y

    Functional representation of the oscillating graph

    Hi; This is in fact not a homework question, but it rather comes out of personal curiosity. If you look at the graph of the two functions in the image attached, what is the simplest functional representation for such a symmetrical pattern?
  3. Aethermimicus

    I What is the function of the air cavity inside drums?

    I'm trying to understand the function of the air cavity inside drums. I've read that 'The air cavity inside the drum will have a set of resonance frequencies determined by its shape and size. This will emphasize some frequencies at the expense of others.' Then what are the resonance...
  4. Echo43

    Resonance of a PWM DC Circuit

    I am experimenting with finding the resonant frequency of water in an attempt to disassociate the H2O bond without high voltage/current and using just tap water - no electrolytes, etc. I know how it works in classic electrolysis but that's not what I am attempting. Assume that there is a...
  5. G

    B Resonance state - Alternating current

    In alternating current, is the resonance state that the phase angle of the current is 0?
  6. B

    Pulsed Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

    I have found articles that show T1 and T2 values for mineral oil and I compare them to mine and there is over 50% error also I know that T1>T2 but mine numbers don't follow that scheme.
  7. K

    I Help Designing a Resonance Box for Tuning Forks

    I got these tuning forks from someone. However, I do not have the resonant box for amplification of the sound. I decided to get it made so that I can experience the fundamental frequency (and other harmonics) more clearly. I am planning to provide this design. In summary, the box would be...
  8. ergospherical

    Resonance in transmission lines

    I've calculated the relationships between the input impedance, line impedance and terminal impedance for a mismatched transmission line (parallel-wire type and of length ##l##). I'm now asked to consider the case where "the source [an oscillator] is in resonance with the line". What exactly does...
  9. H

    Peak of the amplitude resonance curve

    Hi everyone, I'm stuck on how to show the peak of the amplitude resonance curve is at wd = w0√(1-1/2Q^2), where Q = w0/γ. My first instinct is to take a derivative of something and set = 0, but what eqn?Help?
  10. Huzaifa

    Molecules with an extended π system well described by resonance hybrid

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  11. C

    Resonance structures

    Summary:: I would like to know if my answers of each resonance structure of the eight questions is correct or not. I think the Inductive effect (induction) attracts electrons and affects up to three bonds as electron attracting group. And the Mesomeric effect affects Pi- bonds as long as there...
  12. T

    Engineering Resonance in AC circuits

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  13. cianfa72

    Question about the energy stored in an RLC parallel resonant network

    Hi, I've a doubt about how to the energy is stored in a 'real' RLC parallel resonant network feeds from a sinusoidal source. Take a 'real' RLC parallel network having a resistor ##R_s## in series with the inductor ##L_s## (modeling its loss) with the capacitor C in parallel and consider it in...
  14. A

    Engineering Finding the parallel resonance formula

    Hello! I'm having trouble with getting the right result in this litle example. Consider this admittance $$ C + Cs - w^2_{pr} CCs $$ Now to get the resonance we need to set the imaginary part of the admittance 0.I did that like this $$0 = C + Cs - w^2_{pr} CCs $$ Now I need to get ## w^2 ##...
  15. V

    Experimental Analysis: Forced Harmonic Motion and Resonance

  16. S

    Chemistry Drawing resonance structure for this O-CH2 ion

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  17. S

    Chemistry Drawing resonance structure for SO42

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  18. A

    Finding the resonant frequency of this "discriminator" demod circuit.

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  19. lola1227

    Beats and Resonance - How to Find the Length With only Frequency?

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  20. J

    Coupling of resonant modes in a 1D Photonic Crystal

    In 1D Photonic crystals, a defect can be introduced to create a defect/resonance mode and enable transmission. At first considerations, the thickness of the single defect layer determines the transmission frequency. Moreover, if it is a half-wavelength layer it will enable a resonance condition...
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  21. G Cooke

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  22. T

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  23. H

    Steric inhibition of resonance

    Is there steric inhibition of resonance effect acting on acetate ion of acetic acid by which it breaks the equivalent resonance of COO group and destabilize the acetate ion? Please help me to understand this
  24. docnet

    I Asking about Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

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  25. Nathan M

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  26. M

    I Confused about fluorescence at resonance

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  27. A

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  29. P

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  32. A

    I Resonance gets sharper just by increasing the resonance freq, why?

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  34. K

    I Find the practical resonance frequencies in a system of linear differential equations

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  35. forever_physicist

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  36. baywa2

    Determine the capacitor value so that this circuit is in resonance

    L=100mh=0.1H ω=10^3 rad/s -> f = 159Hz XL= ωL= 2πfL= 2π*159*0.1= 99.90 Ω Z parallel = [(XL∠90º)*R2] / [(XL∠90º)-R2]= 37.13∠-21.8º XC= 1/ωC= 1/(2 π f C) I don't see how I am supposed to get to C
  37. P

    A Rabi frequency and "optical resonance and two level atoms" by Allen

    This might not really be that tuff a question, so the Rabi frequency... the definition that I seem to find in multiple locations seems to be in agreement with what's on wiki here: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabi_frequency" but when I am reading a book by L. Allen "optical resonance and two...
  38. L

    Usage of absorption and magnitude mode spectra in nuclear magnetic resonance

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  39. P

    Understanding resonance in a spring

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  40. A

    Is this an allowed solution? - 2nd order harmonic oscillation

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  41. Another

    1-D wave resonance in the case of an Open-Ended String

    ## \frac{1}{v^2} \frac{∂^2y}{{∂t}^2} = \frac{∂^2y}{{∂x}^2} ## and general solution ## y = A sin(kx+ωt)+ B cos(kx+ωt) ## http://blogs.bu.edu/ggarber/archive/bua-py-25/waves-and-sound/standing-waves-in-strings-and-pipes/ In case fixed at both ends The condition is ##y(0,t) = 0 ## and ##y(L,t) =...
  42. K

    What is the governing equation of a spring with sinusoidal excitation?

    Hi, Most of the spring vibration lectures assume spring to be fixed on one end and mass on the other end [Example]. In my case, spring has a sinusoidal excitation on one end and mass on other end. Pl. refer the image below. How to get the governing equation? With that I also want to find the...
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  43. dRic2

    Resonance escape probability after a change in temperature

    Hi, I'm reading Lamarsh's book "Introduction to nuclear reactor theory" and in chapter 7 he discusses the influence of temperature on the resonance escape probability. He states that after an increase in Temperature, as a consequence of Doppler broadening, the microscopic absorption cross...
  44. PSuran

    Acoustic resonance - Absorption vs Transmissibility

    Hi everyone. Firstly, I'm not a physicist, so relatively "intuitive" explanations would be greatly appreciated :) I'm confused by the following: Let's say we have a partition / wall, which resonates at a specific natural frequency. If the resonance is relatively high Q (low damping), then...
  45. nineteen

    What tutorial for Resonance structures?

    Hello everybody, I am stuck with drawing resonance structures for different types of compounds. Do you know any tutorials or any methods to master drawing resonance structures? If yes, please be kind enough to drop some links and statements below. Thank you very much in advance.
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  46. Edge5

    Resonant MEMS accelerometers

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    • accelerometer mems natural frequency resonance resonant
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  47. N

    Acoustic resonance

    I am trying to understand the physics of resonance phenomenon. One can find the resonant modes of a water filled spherical cavity either analytically or by using the FEM eigenvalue analysis (K-ω2n M = 0, with K and M being the usual stiffness ans mass matrices in FEM). For the later, we usually...
  48. lia256

    Mechanical Resonance Lab Questions

    Hey everyone. I have a lab with questions we have to answer but I don't really have any access to equipment. I still have to answer the questions to the best of my ability and any help will be appreciated! 1. Homework Statement A string is attached to two retort stands and two equal masses...
  49. N

    Does resonance always affect acidity and basicity?

    Does resonance affect the acidity of an acid (or the basicity of its conjugate base) if the resonance isn't delocalizing the charge on the atom that is directly attached to the atom with the proton, hydrogen itself. For example a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid group attached to one side...
  50. MatthijsRog

    What constitutes a closed end in acoustic resonance in tubes

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