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On keeping the stem of a vibrating tuning fork on the surface of a table, a loud sound is heard. Give reason.

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On keeping the stem of a vibrating tuning fork on the surface of a table, a loud sound is heard. Give reason.

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When the vibrating tuning fork's stern is pressed against a table's surface, the forceful vibrations create a loud sound on the surface.

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अध्याय 7: Sound - EXERCISE-7 (B) [पृष्ठ १६४]

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सेलिना Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
अध्याय 7 Sound
EXERCISE-7 (B) | Q 19. | पृष्ठ १६४

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