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Why keep f₀ OUT of the operating range

Loudspeaker cone (N09): if the cone's natural frequency sat inside the audio range, signals near it would resonate — that frequency reproduced with exaggerated amplitude, distorting the sound. Same logic for machine mounts, buildings, bridges: design f₀ away from the driving frequencies the system will meet.

What this actually means

The loudspeaker classic: if the cone's natural frequency sat inside the audio range, any signal near it would resonate and be reproduced with exaggerated amplitude, distorting the sound.

Same design logic everywhere: machine mounts, buildings, bridges. Place f₀ well away from the driving frequencies the system will actually meet in service.

Prove it — watch it be true

  1. Sweep f_d across a working range containing f₀
  2. Every crossing of f₀ produces an exaggerated response spike
  3. Now imagine f₀ moved outside the sweep: flat, faithful response — the design goal
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