The amplitude of vibration of a particle is given by $a_m = \frac{a_0}{a\omega^2 - b\omega + c}$,where $a_0, a, b,$ and $c$ are positive constants. The condition for a single resonant frequency is:

  • A
    $b^2 = 4ac$
  • B
    $b^2 > 4ac$
  • C
    $b^2 = 5ac$
  • D
    $b^2 = 7ac$

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