The finite kick ledger accepts growth only when the drive frequency matches. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.
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Matching frequency accepts all four kicks
The natural frequency is 4 Hz and the drive frequency is 4 Hz. Match is yes, so accepted growth is 8 J.
fdrive=4Hz=4Hz⇒G=8J
A lower drive frequency rejects coherent growth
The natural frequency is 4 Hz and the drive frequency is 3 Hz. Match is no, so accepted growth is 0 J.
fdrive=3Hz=4Hz⇒G=0J
A further mismatch still accepts zero growth
The natural frequency is 4 Hz and the drive frequency is 2 Hz. Match is no, so accepted growth is 0 J.