When the stem of a vibrating tuning fork is gently pressed on the surface of a table louder sound is heard. Why?

When the stem of a vibrating tuning fork is gently pressed on the surf

1.	When the stem of a vibrating tuning fork is gently pressed on the surface of a table louder sound is heard. Why?
Answer» Solution :This is due to RESONANCE. The surface of the table is made to EXECUTE FORCED vibrations.