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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Basics of Sound Production:** - Musical instruments produce sound through vibrations. In stringed instruments like the guitar, the strings vibrate when plucked or strummed. 2. **Vibrating Strings Produce Weak Sound:** - The vibrations of the strings alone produce a relatively weak sound. This means that if you were to play a guitar without any amplification, the sound would not be loud enough for an audience to hear clearly. ...
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