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The phenomenon where a body vibrates with a large amplitude when forced to vibrate at its natural frequency is called what?
AReflection
BRefraction
CResonance
DDiffraction
✓ Correct Answer: C — Resonance
Resonance occurs when the frequency of an external periodic force matches the natural frequency of an object, leading to increased amplitude.
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