Question

n oscillator is driven by a sinusoidal force. The frequency of the applied force A : must be less than the natural frequency of the oscillator. B : is independent of the natural frequency of the oscillator. C : becomes the natural frequency of the oscillator. D : must be equal to the natural frequency of the oscillator. E : must be greater than the natural frequency of the oscillator

Answer 1

B : is independent of the natural frequency of the oscillator

Step-by-step explanation:

You can apply any force you like to a natural oscillator. It is independent of the natural frequency of the oscillator.

The result you get will depend on how the frequency of the applied force and the natural frequency relate to each other. It will also depend on the robustness of the oscillator with respect to the applied force.

Clearly, if the force is small enough, it will have no effect on the oscillator. If it is large enough, it will overpower any motion the oscillator may attempt. For forces in the intermediate range, there will be some mix of natural oscillation and forced behavior. One may modulate the other, for example.