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Why is reflection of sound more prominent on a rigid and smooth surface?
Why is reflection of sound more prominent on a rigid and smooth surface?
- Soft and irregular surfaces absorb more sound energy (correct)
- Rigid and smooth surfaces scatter sound waves
- Soft and irregular surfaces reflect sound more effectively
- Rigid and smooth surfaces absorb more sound energy
How do porous materials like draperies and rugs affect sound energy?
How do porous materials like draperies and rugs affect sound energy?
- Absorb large amount of sound energy (correct)
- Reduce sound transmission speed
- Increase noise pollution
- Enhance sound reflection
What happens when sound reflects multiple times in a closed room?
What happens when sound reflects multiple times in a closed room?
- Changes direction towards the source
- Refracts into different frequencies
- Becomes garbled due to reverberations (correct)
- Speeds up with each reflection
Why is it important to balance reverberation and absorption in the design of auditoriums?
Why is it important to balance reverberation and absorption in the design of auditoriums?
In lecture halls, why are curved ceilings preferred for sound distribution?
In lecture halls, why are curved ceilings preferred for sound distribution?
Why are reflective surfaces placed behind the stage in auditoriums?
Why are reflective surfaces placed behind the stage in auditoriums?
What is the role of elephants' large ears in their communication?
What is the role of elephants' large ears in their communication?
In which type of medium can sound waves NOT be transmitted?
In which type of medium can sound waves NOT be transmitted?
How does the speed of sound in a liquid compare to the speed of sound in gases?
How does the speed of sound in a liquid compare to the speed of sound in gases?
Which physical conditions affect the speed of sound in air?
Which physical conditions affect the speed of sound in air?
What relation is used to find the speed of sound?
What relation is used to find the speed of sound?
Why does the speed of sound differ in solids, liquids, and gases?
Why does the speed of sound differ in solids, liquids, and gases?
What is the role of the diaphragm when placed on the patient's body?
What is the role of the diaphragm when placed on the patient's body?
Why does dipping a vibrating tuning fork into a glass of water cause a splash?
Why does dipping a vibrating tuning fork into a glass of water cause a splash?
How do light waves differ from sound waves in terms of propagation?
How do light waves differ from sound waves in terms of propagation?
What happens to the speed of sound as temperature increases?
What happens to the speed of sound as temperature increases?
What is the purpose of the bell jar apparatus described in the text?
What is the purpose of the bell jar apparatus described in the text?
How does the medium affect the speed of sound propagation?
How does the medium affect the speed of sound propagation?
