A tuning fork sounds louder when its stem is pressed against a table top than when held in air because
A
a larger mass of air is set vibrating by the table top
B
the whole table vibrates in resonance
C
the whole table has acquired a larger frequency
D
the fork and table have the same frequency
E
the amplitude of the vibrating fork is increased.
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
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