C.4.2 - Resonance
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Practice Questions
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What is resonance?
💡 Hint: Think about musical instruments.
What is a natural frequency?
💡 Hint: Consider the sound a tuning fork makes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens during resonance?
💡 Hint: Think of how musical instruments work.
True or False: Resonance can only be harmful.
💡 Hint: Consider musical applications.
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A pendulum is swinging at its natural frequency when a gust of wind causes it to resonate. Describe the effects and how damping can prevent potential damage.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of external forces.
Design a bridge that minimizes the effects of resonance from traffic. What key features would you include?
💡 Hint: Use what you learned about damping!
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