Free oscillation

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The oscillation of a system in the absence of any exterior force.


Reference: I.E.C.


Note: Free oscillations of a mechanical system are usually called natural vibrations of the system.




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)