Is it possible to transmit frequency of a solid object?

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The discussion centers on whether the resonant frequency of a solid object, like a rock, can be transmitted to alter its natural frequency. It is clarified that natural resonant frequency is an inherent property of an object and cannot be changed by external frequencies. Examples from electronic circuits, such as quartz crystals, illustrate that while they have specific resonant frequencies, these cannot be altered by external signals. The conversation also touches on musical instruments, emphasizing that if their resonances could be changed by other sounds, music would not function as it does. Overall, the consensus is that natural frequencies are fixed characteristics of objects.
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Hello I'm asking if the resonate frequency of a solid object say a rock. Can be transmitted/guided to change the natural frequency of an object say a rock with a different frequency. And I hope this is a proper question.
 
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Welcome to the PF.

Can you post some links to what you have been reading about natural resonant frequencies? For example, what is the natural resonant frequency of a spring with a mass on the end of it, when the other end of the spring is attached to a wall and the mass is pulled out and released? What natural resonant frequency does that simple system have? :smile:
 
In many electronic circuits, quartz crystals are used as frequency standards due to their property of having resonant frequencies. Transmitting a frequency to a crystal which has different resonant frequencies will not change those frequencies. This property is used in crystal filters to block unwanted frequencies.

A little thought about your question should show you that "natural" frequency is a property of the state of the object in question and is not alterable by extrnal frequencies. Musical instruments have various ways to produce their sounds by resonance. If these resonances were changed by incident frequencies from other instruments, music would be impossible.
 
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