Question

how does the medium affect the amplitude of the natural vibrations of a body

Answer 1

The presence of medium decreases the amplitude of natural vibrations of the body

• The natural vibrations of a body also defined as unforced vibrations or free vibrations can take place in any medium

• When the wave passes through the medium some part of the wave is absorbed by the medium which decreases the amplitude of the wave

• If the medium in which wave travels is highly absorbing type the amplitude of the vibrations will be very low

• The vibratipns also depends on various factors like changes in temperature, Changes in properties of the medium, etc

Answer 2

Answer:

The Amplitude remains constant . The vibrations of a constant amplitude can occur only in a vacuum. As a matter of fact,the surrounding medium offers resistance to the motion, so the energy of the vibrating body continuously decreases due to which the amplitude of vibration gradually decreases.

Explanation:Hope it helps you... A detailed answer is given to you...