Frequency Q: What's Max Amplitude Vibration Name?

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The frequency at which an object vibrates with maximum amplitude is known as the resonant frequency. When a particle is set into vibration, it oscillates at its natural resonant frequency, which is dictated by its physical characteristics. As the applied frequency of an external driving force approaches this resonant frequency, the amplitude of the vibration increases significantly, reaching its peak at resonance.

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Does anybody know the name given to the frequency at which an object vibrates with maxium amplitude??
 
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Are you thinking of resonant frequency?
 
No I am thinking of when a particle is set into vibration, what the frequency is called when it has a maximum amplitude
 
Flo123, I think Doc Al is correct.

When a particle is set into vibration, it will oscillate at its own natural (resonant) frequency which is determined by its physical characteristics. As the frequency of the driving force (or applied frequency) approaches the resonant frequency of the resonator, the amplitude of the resonator approaches a maximum.
 

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