Question
Sound waves strike a glass and cause it to shatter. What does this phenomenon illustrate?
A.
refraction
B.
resonance
C.
reflection
D.
diffraction
A.
refraction
B.
resonance
C.
reflection
D.
diffraction
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The phenomenon of sound waves striking a glass and causing it to shatter illustrates **B. resonance**.
Resonance occurs when an object is subjected to vibrations at a frequency that matches its natural frequency, causing it to vibrate intensely and potentially break. In this case, the sound waves create vibrations that resonate with the glass, leading to its shattering.
Resonance occurs when an object is subjected to vibrations at a frequency that matches its natural frequency, causing it to vibrate intensely and potentially break. In this case, the sound waves create vibrations that resonate with the glass, leading to its shattering.