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Question
Match the following:
| Human larynx | Vibrations of metal arms |
| Loudspeaker | Vibrations in air column |
| Jal-Tarang | Vibrations in vocal cords |
| Tuning fork | Vibrations in strings |
| Sitar | Vibrations of screen |
Solution
| Human larynx | Vibrations in vocal cords |
| Loudspeaker | Vibrations of screen |
| Jal-Tarang | Vibrations in air column |
| Tuning fork | Vibrations of metal arms |
| Sitar | Vibrations in strings |
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