Why does a vibrating mobile phone on a wooden table sound louder than when held in hand?

When placed on a wooden table, the phone’s vibrations cause the surface of the table to vibrate as well, amplifying the sound due to a larger vibrating area. When held in hand, our skin absorbs some of the vibrations, reducing the amplification of sound.

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