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प्रश्न
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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उत्तर
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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