Vibration
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Example:
Imagine you’re trying to watch a video on your phone, but the screen keeps flickering on and off, making it difficult to focus. This situation is similar to the rapid back-and-forth movement of matter known as vibration, where particles are constantly moving back and forth, creating a sense of instability. Just like the flickering screen disrupts your viewing experience by not allowing a steady image, vibrations involve particles moving quickly between two points, preventing them from settling into a stable, stationary position.

Practice Version

Vibration: The rapid back-and-forth movement of matter. Vibration. Vibration is when something moves quickly in small movements back and forth or up and down.