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Sound is produced by vibration. Define vibration.

1. Vibration is a rapid to and fro motion of the object.
2. Vibration is a circular motion of the object.
3. Vibration is a translational motion of the object.
4. None of the above

Correct answer: Vibration is a rapid to and fro motion of the object.

Solution

Vibration means an object moves quickly back and forth about its resting position. This repeated to-and-fro motion is what produces sound.

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