When the handle of a tuning fork is held solidly against a table,the time the fork keeps vibrating becomes
A)longer.
B)shorter.
C)remains the same

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When the handle of a tuning fork is held solidly against a table, the vibrations of the tuning fork are transferred to the table and dissipated as heat. This reduces the amplitude of the vibrations, causing the fork to vibrate for a shorter amount of time.

When the Handle of a Tuning Fork Is Held Solidly