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The stem of a vibrating tuning fork is pressed against a table top.
Does it cause the table top to set in vibrations ? If yes, what type of vibrations are they?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Scenario**: - We have a vibrating tuning fork, which means it is producing sound waves due to its vibrations. The stem of this tuning fork is pressed against a tabletop. 2. **Effect of the Tuning Fork on the Tabletop**: - When the vibrating tuning fork is pressed against the tabletop, the vibrations from the tuning fork are transferred to the tabletop. This is because the tuning fork is in contact with the tabletop, and the vibrations travel through the material. ...
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