A sinusoidal force with a given amplitude is applied to an oscillator.At resonance the amplitude of the oscillation is limited by:
A)the damping force
B)the initial amplitude
C)the initial velocity
D)the force of gravity
E)none of the above

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The amplitude of the oscillation at resonance is limited by the damping force. The damping force dissipates energy from the system, preventing the amplitude from increasing indefinitely.

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