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प्रश्न
Define the Resonance phenomenon?
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उत्तर
Resonance: When the frequency of an externally applied periodic force on a body is equal to its natural frequency, the body readily begins to vibrate with an increased amplitude. This phenomenon is known as resonance.
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| P | Q | R |
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