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General Knowledge · Q254

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 254

Q254

When a vibrating tuning fork is placed on a table, a loud sound is heard. This is due to :

A.
Reflection
B.
Refraction
C.
Forced vibrations
Answer
D.
Damped vibrations

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
When a vibrating tuning fork is placed on a table, then a large sound is heard due to the entire system begins vibrating and forces surrounding air particles into vibration motion. The tendency of one object to force another adjoining or interconnected object into vibration motion is referred to as a forced vibration.