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Caused by external periodic, transient, or random forces (e.g., an unbalanced washing machine).

The number of independent coordinates needed to define the system's motion. 4. Analysis & Applications mechanical vibration

Occurs after an initial disturbance; the system oscillates at its natural frequency without external force. Caused by external periodic, transient, or random forces (e

Energy is gradually dissipated (by friction or resistance), causing vibration amplitude to decrease over time. Caused by external periodic

Swaying motion of a structure around an equilibrium position. Core Parameters: