Physics
Answer
The periodic vibrations of a body in the absence of any external force on it, are called the natural (or free) vibrations.
For example —
A body clamped at one point when disturbed slightly from its rest position, starts vibrating. The vibrations so produced are called the natural or free vibrations of the body.
Related Questions
State the condition for the resonance to occur.
Complete the following sentence:
Resonance is a special case of vibrations, when frequency of the driving force is _ natural frequency of the driven body.
What is meant by the natural frequency of vibrations of a body? Name one factor on which it depends?
State one condition for a body to execute the natural vibrations.