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Nonhomogeneous Equations & Resonance · Hard problem

An engineer compares the steady-state response of y′′+4y=cos⁡(ωt)y''+4y=\cos(\omega t) at two driving frequencies, ω=1\omega=1 and ω=3\omega=3 (neither resonant). Find the ratio of the amplitude at ω=1\omega=1 to the amplitude at ω=3\omega=3.