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

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When the tuning fork is held against a table, the table acts as a soundboard, increasing the surface area that vibrates and thus amplifying the sound. However, this also causes the tuning fork to lose energy more quickly, shortening the time it vibrates.

When the Handle of a Tuning Fork Is Held Solidly