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Mission SM5 Resonance and Standing Wave Patterns

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Resonance occurs when _____.

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Definition of Resonance:
Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when the vibrating of one object forces another object with the same natural frequency to begin vibrating. The two objects resonateor sound out together, producing a louder sound than could be produced by the vibration of the single object.

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