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Resonance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when an external force matches the natural frequency of an object, causing it to vibrate with maximum amplitude.