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160. A wave generator slowly has the frequency increased and a beaker on the other side of the room starts vibrating and then shatters.  Which of the following explains this phenomenon?
     
A. The amplitude of the wave increases before it reaches the beaker. Every object has a natural frequency.  When exposed to waves of the same frequency the objects starts to vibrate.

If it exposure is long enough and of sufficient intensity, the object will shake itself apart.

The Correct Answer is C.

B. The wave generator and the beaker are separated by exactly 1000. wavelengths.
C. The frequency of the wave and the natural frequency of the beaker are the same.
D. The shape of the lab room concentrated all the sound at the location of the beaker.