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Question
The bells of a temple are big in size. Why?
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Solution
The inside of the shell begins to vibrate as the bell's bob hits it. Being so massive, it forces a great deal of air to escape. As a result, the air is filled with a loud noise. This is the reason the bells of a temple are big in size.
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