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According to the inverse square law, what happens to the intensity of sound as the distance from the source doubles in a free field?
According to the inverse square law, what happens to the intensity of sound as the distance from the source doubles in a free field?
- The intensity of sound remains the same.
- The intensity of sound doubles and increases by 6 dB.
- The intensity of sound halves and drops by 6 dB. (correct)
- The intensity of sound increases by 6 dB.
According to the information provided, sound can be directly manipulated without converting it back to a linear scale.
According to the information provided, sound can be directly manipulated without converting it back to a linear scale.
False (B)
What is the effect called that occurs when acoustic intensity drops 6dB, making it clearly noticeable?
What is the effect called that occurs when acoustic intensity drops 6dB, making it clearly noticeable?
inverse square law change in level
If the level change of a sound has a negative value, the volume ______ by half.
If the level change of a sound has a negative value, the volume ______ by half.
Match the decibel (dB) differences with the corresponding value to add to the higher decibel value:
Match the decibel (dB) differences with the corresponding value to add to the higher decibel value:
A-weighted sound levels (dBA) are designed to minimize the impact of which type of sounds?
A-weighted sound levels (dBA) are designed to minimize the impact of which type of sounds?
According to the material, hearing perception is uniform across all individuals.
According to the material, hearing perception is uniform across all individuals.
According to the inverse square law, if the intensity at a certain distance from a sound source is $1 W/m^2$, what intensity would be considered an intense change?
According to the inverse square law, if the intensity at a certain distance from a sound source is $1 W/m^2$, what intensity would be considered an intense change?
Other than acoustic effects, name one type of physical effect that exhibits a rate of change with varying distance, similar to what is described by the inverse square law.
Other than acoustic effects, name one type of physical effect that exhibits a rate of change with varying distance, similar to what is described by the inverse square law.
The sound intensity from a point source will obey the inverse square law if there are No ______ or Reverberation.
The sound intensity from a point source will obey the inverse square law if there are No ______ or Reverberation.
Flashcards
What is a Phon?
What is a Phon?
Combination of Frequency and Decibel Values representing the Sound Pressure Level.
Inverse Square Law in Acoustics
Inverse Square Law in Acoustics
In a free field, the intensity of sound drops by 6 dB for each doubling of distance from the source.
Decibel Change in Sound Intensity
Decibel Change in Sound Intensity
A change from 1 W to 0.25 W/m² can be expressed in decibels, representing a perceived change in sound intensity.
6dB Drop
6dB Drop
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A-Weighting (dBA)
A-Weighting (dBA)
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Level Change of Sound
Level Change of Sound
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Sensitivity to Noise Depends On:
Sensitivity to Noise Depends On:
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Psychological Factors
Psychological Factors
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What is Noise Reduction Formula?
What is Noise Reduction Formula?
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Study Notes
- Phon combines Frequency and Decibel Values, representing Sound Pressure Level.
- High dB SPL correlates with high frequency, and low frequency correlates with low dB SPL in hearing perception.
Inverse Square Law
- As the distance (radius) increases, the power intensity decreases.
- A change from 1 W to 0.25 W/m² represents a decibel change.
- Acoustic intensity decreases by 6dB in any given area, an effect known as the inverse square law change in level.
- Gravity, light, and other physical effects also show rate of change with distance.
- Sound intensity follows the inverse square law from a point source in the absence of Reflection or Reverberation.
- In a free field, sound intensity drops by 6 dB each time the distance from the source doubles.
- Sound requires conversion to a linear scale before manipulation.
- Positive level change of a sound doubles the volume (multiplies by 2), while a negative change reduces the volume by half (multiplies by half).
- Hearing perception is highly individualized.
Noise Reduction
- NR = 20log(d2/d1)
- NR = L1 - L2
- L2 = L1 - NR
Sensitivity to Noise
- Sensitivity to noise depends on frequency content, time of occurrence, and duration of sound.
Psychological Factors
- Psychological factors influencing noise sensitivity include emotions and expectations.
- When two dB values differ by:
- 0 or 1, you add 3 dB to the higher value
- 2 or 3, add 2 dB to the higher value
- 4 to 8, add 1 dB to the higher value
- 9 or more, add 0 dB to the higher value
- Lt = Le + 10log(n)
- Lt is the total sound intensity level.
- Le is the dB value of a single sound source.
- N represents the number of equal decibel values
A-Weighting (dB)
- A-weighted sound levels (dBA) minimize low-frequency sounds, mimicking human hearing.
- dBA does not fully capture human perception of noise or its impact on comfort.
- Sensitivity to noise is based on frequency content, duration of the sound and psychological factors.
- Despite limitations, dBA is used to predict community reactions to environmental noise, like traffic.
- Noise regulations and ordinances use dBA units to set noise limits.
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