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Mechanical Resonance
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The Quality Factor ($Q$) and Amplitude Response
The sharpness of the resonance peak is quantified by the quality factor ($Q$). A high $Q$ factor signifies low damping and thus a sharp, pronounced resonance peak.
$$Q = \frac{\omega_0 m}{c}$$