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forced wave

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forced wave [¦fȯrst ′wāv]
(fluid mechanics)
Any wave which is required to fit irregularities at the boundary of a system or satisfy some impressed force within the system; the forced wave will not in general be a characteristic mode of oscillation of the system.
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