Resonant Frequencies and Natural Frequencies

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Resonant frequencies and natural frequencies are generally considered the same, but they can differ based on context and specific parameters. Resonant frequencies refer to frequencies that occur due to various factors, while natural frequencies are inherent to a system's physical properties. The distinction lies in the conditions and definitions applied to each term, making it essential to clarify the context when discussing them.

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Hi everyone,

So, resonance, are resonant frequencies and natural frequencies the same thing with a different name? If not could someone please explain the difference.

Been searching for the answer for over an hour.

Thanks in advance
Peter
 
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Resonant frequencies are a type of frequency due to many occurrences either natural or unnatural (depending on one's definition of natural). It may be a natural frequency or not (for the skeptics) that it's due to So it is Not the same as it can not be generalized unless it has a set of parameters detailing.
 

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