Sympathetic Vibration (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) vibration produced by resonance.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The glass shattered into a thousand pieces when it was struck by a sympathetic vibration that matched its resonant frequency.
- In the experiment, the researchers observed how a sympathetic vibration caused the nearby objects to oscillate in harmony.
- The sound of the cello string was amplified by the sympathetic vibration of the instrument's body, creating a rich and full tone.
- The architect designed the bridge to withstand external forces by minimizing the effects of sympathetic vibration from the wind and traffic.
- When the singer's voice hit the correct pitch, the sympathetic vibration of the opera house's acoustics sent shivers down the spines of the audience.