Critical speed
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In Solid mechanics, in the field of rotordynamics, the critical speed is the theoretical angular velocity which excites the natural frequency of a screw or gear. As the critical speed approaches the objects's natural frequency, its shaft begins to resonate which leads to excessive systemic vibration. The resulting resonance occurs regardless of orientation.
