natural frequency


is: the frequency that a simple harmonic oscillator has if it is neither damped nor driven.   [P5.2, P5.3, P5.4]

is exemplified: by an electrical oscillator, in which the charge (and the current) have a natural frequency    [P5.4]

is exemplified: by a mechanical oscillator, in which the oscillating mass has a natural frequency where is the spring constant.   [P5.2]


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