Introduction to Sound Sound is a longitudinal wave with sufficient frequency and energy to stimulate the ear All sound starts with some source of vibration (f sound = f source ) Sound must have a medium in which to travel Parts of a sound pulse (V=f*λ)
The Velocity of Sound The velocity of sound (like all waves) is medium dependent V sound in air at STP (0 C and 1 ATM pressure) = 331 m/sec (1125 ft/sec, or 768 mph) The velocity of sound is temperature dependent! The velocity of sound will increase 0.6 m/sec for every 1 C increase Example – What is the speed of sound at room temperature of 23 C? Ans: (23 x 0.6) = 345 m/sec V sound in water = 1440 m/sec Supersonic – faster than the speed of sound Mach- How many times the speed of sound Mach 2 = 2x the speed of sound
Frequency of Sound The range of human hearing 20 Hz- 20,000 Hz (20 KHz) Pitch – the greater the frequency the greater the pitch that we hear Subsonic – f < 20 Hz Ultrasonic – f > 20 KHz
Loudness of Sound Loudness vs. Sound Intensity Loudness – What we perceive (subjective) Sound Intensity – A physical measurement of [(Joule/sec) /square meter] measured in (Watts/m 2 ) – (Objective) 0 dB –Threshold of Hearing 120 dB – Threshold of Pain The Decibel (dB) Scale
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Reflection of Sound Echo – A returned sound pulse Ex- A sound pulse is emitted from a horn and its echo is detected 3 seconds later. If the temperature of the air is 20 C, how far away is the reflective surface? (20 x 0.6) = 343 m/sec V= d/t 343 = d/1.5 Ans: m