forced oscillations Oscillations that occur when a body capable of oscillating is subject to an applied force which varies with time. If the applied force is itself oscillatory, a differential equation such as may be obtained. The natural frequency of this system equals , and if the forced frequency Ω agrees with the natural frequency, then resonance will occur.

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