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A drum Can begin to vibrate at its natural frequency without being struck through:

A. Refection

B.diffraction

C.refraction

D. Resonance

Answer IS D!!

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Answer:


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Step-by-step explanation:

If an external vibration matches the drum's natural frequency, it will induce the can to vibrate. This is an example of resonance.

It is analogous to pumping your legs in synchronization with a swing's natural frequency.

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