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

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When the handle of a tuning fork is held against a table, the table acts as a soundboard, amplifying the sound. However, this also means that the energy is transferred more efficiently into the air as sound, causing the tuning fork to lose energy faster and thus stop vibrating sooner.

When the Handle of a Tuning Fork Is Held Solidly