Acoustics
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Which of the following is NOT a component of acoustics?

  • The perception of sound (correct)
  • The propagation of sound
  • The detection of sound
  • The production of sound

What does acoustics primarily study?

  • The science of motion
  • The science of light
  • The science of sound (correct)
  • The science of electricity

Which of the following is NOT a part of sound propagation?

  • The production of sound (correct)
  • The transmission of sound
  • The reception of sound
  • The reflection of sound

Who is considered the father of architectural acoustics?

<p>Wallace Clement Sabine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which invention allowed the visualization of acoustic signals?

<p>Manometric flame apparatus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'acoustics'?

<p>Derived from the Greek word akouein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Acoustics component, NOT perception

Acoustics studies the physics of sound, NOT how we perceive it.

Acoustics primary focus

Acoustics primarily investigates sound itself, not its creation or effect.

Sound propagation, NOT production

Sound propagation deals with how sound travels, not its origin.

Father of architectural acoustics

Wallace Clement Sabine is considered the father of architectural acoustics.

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Visualization of acoustic signals.

Manometric flame apparatus visualizes acoustic signals.

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Origin of acoustics

The word 'acoustics' comes from the Greek word 'akouein', meaning 'to hear'.

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