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What is meant by free oscillation ?

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When the oscillator is allowed to oscillate by displacing its position from equilibrium position, from equilibrium position, it oscillates with a frequency which is equalto the natural frequency of the oscillator. Such an oscillation or vibration is known as free oscillation or free vibration.
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