In general on the study of Stochastic, vibrational resonance and in the nonlinear resonance studies, unidirectionally coupled systems with first oscillator alone is driven by a periodic force, not all oscillators are driven by periodic force. Is there any scientific application is reason for this configuration or is this the simple configuration whereby one can get the expected result on resonance?
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