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WHEN a system capable of natural vibrations is acted upon by forcing influences, it is usually supposed that the amplitudes of forced vibration will be greatest when the forcing influences are in tune with the natural vibrations. If there is no damping or corresponding loss of energy this is correct, but when there is such loss of energy it is incorrect.
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PERRY, J. Forced Vibrations. Nature 89, 424–425 (1912). https://doi.org/10.1038/089424a0
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