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Why are bells made up of metals instead of wood?

Why are bells made up of metals instead of wood?
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Why are bells made up of metals instead of wood?

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The main reason why bells are made up of metals instead of wood is because metal is much more dense than wood, meaning that it resonates at much stronger frequencies. Wood has far too much air in it to make loud noises when struck.
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