Introduction to Acoustics
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What is the loudness level at which sound begins to cause pain in the ear?

  • 120 dB (correct)
  • 110 dB
  • 100 dB
  • 90 dB

    • Which measure is used to quantify loudness in terms of perception?

  • Phon
  • Decibel
  • Wm-2
  • Sone (correct)

    • How does intensity differ from loudness?

  • Loudness is measured in Wm-2.
  • Intensity varies between different listeners.
  • Intensity is a physical quantity. (correct)
  • Intensity is a physiological quantity.

    • What does the absorption coefficient 'a' represent?

    <p>The ratio of sound energy absorbed to incident sound energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reverberation is caused by what phenomenon?

    <p>Multiple reflections of sound waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for reverberation time?

    <p>Second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the relationship between loudness and frequency at 1000 Hz?

    <p>Loudness in phons is equal to intensity in decibels at 1000 Hz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the absorption coefficient unit, also known as O.W.U.?

    <p>Sabine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of ultrasonic waves regarding their frequency?

    <p>They have a very high frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon occurs when ultrasonic waves are passed through certain solids?

    <p>Cavitation effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speed of propagation of ultrasonic waves change with increasing frequency?

    <p>It increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for resonance to occur in a magnetostriction oscillator?

    <p>Equal frequency between the field and the natural frequency of the rod.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about ultrasonic waves is FALSE?

    <p>Their diffraction effects are significant due to large wavelengths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes in the length of a ferromagnetic rod indicate the magnetostriction effect?

    <p>It depends on the magnitude of the magnetic field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the applications of ultrasonic waves?

    <p>They are utilized in marine applications, medical diagnostics, and non-destructive testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does temperature have on the velocity of ultrasonic waves?

    <p>The velocity increases with higher temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary disadvantage of using natural piezoelectric crystals?

    <p>Their cost is high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Kundt's tube method utilize to detect ultrasonic waves?

    <p>Light weight powder like lycopodium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the thermal detector method, what specific change is measured to detect ultrasonic waves?

    <p>Change in resistance of platinum wire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves using a sensitive flame to locate nodes and antinodes?

    <p>Sensitive flame method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the distance between two nodes in the Kundt's tube method be used to calculate?

    <p>Wavelength of ultrasonic waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does the quartz crystal method rely on to detect ultrasonic waves?

    <p>Piezoelectric effect in crystals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the limitation of the Kundt's tube method?

    <p>It fails with small wavelengths typical of ultrasonics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method allows for the estimation of ultrasonic wave velocity if its frequency is known?

    <p>Sensitive flame method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon allows the quartz crystal to vibrate when an alternating voltage is applied?

    <p>Inverse piezoelectric effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the natural resonant frequency of the piezoelectric crystal?

    <p>Physical dimensions of the crystal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation correctly describes the frequency of vibrations in a quartz crystal?

    <p>$f = \frac{n}{2l} \sqrt{\frac{Y}{\rho}}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the variable capacitor in the oscillator circuit?

    <p>To vary the frequency of AC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode corresponds to the lowest frequency of vibration in the quartz crystal oscillator?

    <p>Fundamental mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant advantage of using a piezoelectric oscillator for generating ultrasonic waves?

    <p>It can generate waves up to 500 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the output of the ultrasonic generator relate to environmental changes?

    <p>It does not depend on environmental changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does applying an alternating current (AC) have in the context of the piezoelectric oscillator?

    <p>It generates ultrasonic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard intensity value that represents the minimum sound intensity a human ear can sense?

    <p>10⁻¹² watt/m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the intensity $I$ is 100 times the standard intensity $I_0$, what is the intensity level in bels?

    <p>2 bels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many decibels correspond to an intensity that is 10 times the standard intensity?

    <p>1 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using the formula $IL = 10 log (\frac{I}{I_0})$, what intensity level corresponds to an intensity ratio of $\frac{I}{I_0} = 10^{0.2}$?

    <p>1 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change in intensity does a 1 dB increase represent?

    <p>26%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold of audibility in decibels?

    <p>0 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines the intensity level in terms of intensity and standard intensity?

    <p>$IL = k (log I - log I_0)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between bel and decibel?

    <p>1 dB = 1/10 bel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the frequency of the AC generated in the tank circuit matches the natural frequency of the rod?

    <p>The rod vibrates vigorously and ultrasonic waves are produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the frequency of the ultrasonic waves generated depend on?

    <p>The length of the rod and the Young's modulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of the ultrasonic generator described?

    <p>It is simple to construct and has a low cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the charge on a piezoelectric crystal and the stress applied to it?

    <p>Equal and opposite charges appear with applied pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of the ultrasonic generator mentioned?

    <p>It fails to generate frequencies above 3 MHz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the frequency of the rod based on its physical properties?

    <p>It is calculated using length, Young's modulus, and density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs at higher temperatures concerning the oscillator's output?

    <p>The output may not be very stable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the induced emf in coil L2 produced during the operation of the oscillator?

    <p>Due to the alternating current flowing through the rod.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Acoustics

    • Acoustics is the study of sound waves, their properties, origins, and interactions with obstacles.
    • In earlier times, the acoustic properties of buildings were not a concern. Some buildings were so poorly built that very little sound could be heard.

    Classification of Sound

    • Sound is a vibration in an elastic medium, characterized by frequency and intensity.
    • Sound can be classified based on frequency:
      • Infrasound: Frequencies less than 20 Hz
      • Audible sound: Frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 kHz
      • Ultrasound: Frequencies greater than 20 kHz
    • Audible sounds can be further categorized into:
      • Musical sound: Pleasing sounds with regular waveforms.
      • Noise: Unpleasant sounds with irregular waveforms.

    Properties of Musical Sound

    • Pitch: Related to frequency; higher frequency = higher pitch.
    • Loudness: Related to intensity; higher intensity = higher loudness.
    • Timbre: Related to the quality of a sound, depending on the waveform.

    Properties of Noise

    • Noise has irregular waveforms, lacking definite periodicity and often involving sudden changes in amplitude.

    Characteristics of Musical Sound (Additional)

    • Pitch relates to frequency
    • Loudness relates to intensity
    • Timbre relates to quality of sound

    Loudness

    • Loudness is a subjective measure of sound intensity, varying between listeners.
    • Loudness depends on intensity and ear sensitivity.
    • Units include phon and sone. Loudness and intensity are related logarithmically.

    Intensity of Sound

    • Intensity is the rate at which sound energy flows through a unit area.
    • Measured in watts per square meter (Wm⁻²).
    • Threshold intensity: The minimum sound intensity a human ear can detect (10⁻¹² W/m²).

    Intensity Level

    • Intensity level (relative intensity) is a logarithmic measure of the intensity of a sound, compared to a reference intensity value.
    • Measured in decibels (dB).

    Reverberation

    • Reverberation is the persistence or prolongation of sound in a room after the source stops emitting sound.
    • It occurs due to repeated reflections, and is related to the absorption coefficient and the size of the room

    Reverberation Time

    • Reverberation time is the time for sound intensity to fall below a predetermined level.

    Absorption Coefficient

    • The absorption coefficient quantifies how much sound energy a material absorbs. It relates the absorbed energy to the total incident energy

    Difference between loudness and intensity

    • loudness is subjective, intensity is objective; loudness depends on listener.
    • The loudness is measured in sone and phon. The intensity is measured in Wm⁻²

    Factors Affecting Acoustics of a Building

    • Room size
    • Surface area (affect absorption)
    • Materials of construction
    • Capacity

    Noise Pollution

    • Unwanted sound causing adverse effects to human health.

    Noise Control

    • Noise control involves machine isolation or using sound absorbing materials

    Ultrasonic Waves

    • Sound waves above 20 kHz frequency
    • Characteristics: high frequency, short wavelength, high penetration power
    • Uses: medical imaging, industrial inspection, navigation
    • Methods for generation: Magnetostriction effect, piezoelectric effect
    • Methods for detection: Kundt's tube, thermal, piezoelectric

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