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Which outcome occurs when the cut-off frequency is reached in an acoustic metamaterial comprising an array of Helmholtz resonators?

A)Sound transmission is greatly reduced
B)Constructive interference becomes predominant
C)Band gap formation becomes prohibited
D)Acoustic impedance matching is easier

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Sound transmission is greatly limited because at the cut-off frequency, the metamaterial drastically increases its refractive index, thus the acoustic impedance causes significant backscattering due to destructive interference, rather than impedance matching or different reasons.

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