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What is the primary focus of architectural acoustics?
What is the primary focus of architectural acoustics?
- Isolating unwanted sounds
- Reducing sound wave volume
- Creating a satisfactory acoustical environment (correct)
- Generating sound sources
Which aspect of acoustical design in buildings involves insulating building occupants from intrusive noise?
Which aspect of acoustical design in buildings involves insulating building occupants from intrusive noise?
- Structural precautions to reduce noise penetration
- Isolation of unwanted sounds (correct)
- Internal acoustics of rooms
- Planning to keep noise sources as far as possible from quiet areas
What is the difference between sound and noise in the context of acoustics?
What is the difference between sound and noise in the context of acoustics?
- Sound is what we hear, unwanted sound is noise (correct)
- Sound is unwanted, noise is what we hear
- Noise is what we hear, sound is unwanted
- Noise is wanted, sound is unwanted
What is the primary purpose of acoustic materials in architectural acoustics?
What is the primary purpose of acoustic materials in architectural acoustics?
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What is the main purpose of sound insulation?
What is the main purpose of sound insulation?
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What is Sound Absorption Coefficient (SAC) related to?
What is Sound Absorption Coefficient (SAC) related to?
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What does Sound Transmission Class (STC) measure?
What does Sound Transmission Class (STC) measure?
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What is the noise reduction coefficient (NRC) used to rate?
What is the noise reduction coefficient (NRC) used to rate?
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What does sound transmission loss (TL) measure?
What does sound transmission loss (TL) measure?
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Which term refers to the bending or 'flowing' of a sound wave around an object or through an opening?
Which term refers to the bending or 'flowing' of a sound wave around an object or through an opening?
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What does the term 'sound-reflecting walls' indicate?
What does the term 'sound-reflecting walls' indicate?
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