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Question
When acoustic resonance takes place, a loud sound is heard. Why does this happen? Explain.
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Solution
When acoustic resonance takes place, a loud sound is heard. This is because the natural frequency becomes equal to the frequency of externally applied force hence a loud sound is heard.
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