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Waves, Oscillations, Sound

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Sound

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Sound

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Sound

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Sound

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Sound

s
B
Speed of sound in a medium is given by, v=
ρ
B is bulk modulus, ρ is density of the medium.

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Sound

s
B
Speed of sound in a medium is given by, v=
ρ
B is bulk modulus, ρ is density of the medium.
s
elastic property
Essentially v =
intertial property

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 3


Sound

s
B
Speed of sound in a medium is given by, v=
ρ
B is bulk modulus, ρ is density of the medium.
s
elastic property
Essentially v =
intertial property
r
TC
Speed of sound in air, v = (331m/s) 1+
273o C

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 3


Sound

s
B
Speed of sound in a medium is given by, v=
ρ
B is bulk modulus, ρ is density of the medium.
s
elastic property
Essentially v =
intertial property
r
TC
Speed of sound in air, v = (331m/s) 1+
273o C
Eg: Speed of sound in aluminium metal with Y = 7 × 1010 N/m2
and ρ = 2.7 × 103 kg/m3 .

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 3


Sound

s
B
Speed of sound in a medium is given by, v=
ρ
B is bulk modulus, ρ is density of the medium.
s
elastic property
Essentially v =
intertial property
r
TC
Speed of sound in air, v = (331m/s) 1+
273o C
Eg: Speed of sound in aluminium metal with Y = 7 × 1010 N/m2
and ρ = 2.7 × 103 kg/m3 .
r
7.0 × 1010
=⇒ vAl = = 5.1 km/s.
2.7 × 10 3
Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 3
Sound

s
B
Speed of sound in a medium is given by, v=
ρ
B is bulk modulus, ρ is density of the medium.
s
elastic property
Essentially v =
intertial property
r
TC
Speed of sound in air, v = (331m/s) 1+
273o C
Eg: Speed of sound in aluminium metal with Y = 7 × 1010 N/m2
and ρ = 2.7 × 103 kg/m3 .
r
7.0 × 1010
=⇒ vAl = = 5.1 km/s.
2.7 × 10 3
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Sound

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Sound

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Sound

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Sound

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Sound

Sound propagation through a gas can be written as

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 5


Sound

Sound propagation through a gas can be written as


s(x, t) = smax cos(kx − ωt)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 5


Sound

Sound propagation through a gas can be written as


s(x, t) = smax cos(kx − ωt)
s is the displacement of a small volume of gas from its equilibrium
position.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 5


Sound

Sound propagation through a gas can be written as


s(x, t) = smax cos(kx − ωt)
s is the displacement of a small volume of gas from its equilibrium
position. The change in pressure by the displacement is given
by,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 5


Sound

Sound propagation through a gas can be written as


s(x, t) = smax cos(kx − ωt)
s is the displacement of a small volume of gas from its equilibrium
position. The change in pressure by the displacement is given
by, ∆P = ∆Pmax sin(kx − ωt).

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 5


Sound

Sound propagation through a gas can be written as


s(x, t) = smax cos(kx − ωt)
s is the displacement of a small volume of gas from its equilibrium
position. The change in pressure by the displacement is given
by, ∆P = ∆Pmax sin(kx − ωt).

∆Pmax is the maximum change in pressure.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 5


Sound

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Sound

In terms of bulk modulus B,

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Sound

In terms of bulk modulus B,


∆V
∆P = −B
Vi

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Sound

In terms of bulk modulus B,


∆V
∆P = −B If ∆x is the change in position, and ∆s is
Vi
change in position of volume,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 6


Sound

In terms of bulk modulus B,


∆V
∆P = −B If ∆x is the change in position, and ∆s is
Vi
change in position of volume,
A∆s
∆P = −B
A∆x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 6


Sound

In terms of bulk modulus B,


∆V
∆P = −B If ∆x is the change in position, and ∆s is
Vi
change in position of volume,
A∆s
∆P = −B
A∆x
∂s
= −B
∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 6


Sound

In terms of bulk modulus B,


∆V
∆P = −B If ∆x is the change in position, and ∆s is
Vi
change in position of volume,
A∆s
∆P = −B
A∆x
∂s
= −B
∂x
= −Bksmax sin(kx − ωt)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 6


Sound

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 7


Sound

But B = ρv 2 .

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Sound

But B = ρv 2 .
=⇒ ∆P = ρv 2 ksmax sin(kx − ωt)

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Sound

But B = ρv 2 .
=⇒ ∆P = ρv 2 ksmax sin(kx − ωt)
= ρvωsmax sin(kx − ωt)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 7


Sound

But B = ρv 2 .
=⇒ ∆P = ρv 2 ksmax sin(kx − ωt)
= ρvωsmax sin(kx − ωt)
=⇒ ∆P = ∆Pmax sin(kx − ωt)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 7


Sound

But B = ρv 2 .
=⇒ ∆P = ρv 2 ksmax sin(kx − ωt)
= ρvωsmax sin(kx − ωt)
=⇒ ∆P = ∆Pmax sin(kx − ωt)
where ∆Pmax = ρvωsmax .

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 7


One dimensional Wave Equation

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

For a gas we assume P = f (ρ) at some arbitrary position.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

For a gas we assume P = f (ρ) at some arbitrary position.


P is the pressure,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

For a gas we assume P = f (ρ) at some arbitrary position.


P is the pressure, ρ is the density.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

For a gas we assume P = f (ρ) at some arbitrary position.


P is the pressure, ρ is the density.

Let P0 and ρ0 be pressures at equilibrium.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

For a gas we assume P = f (ρ) at some arbitrary position.


P is the pressure, ρ is the density.

Let P0 and ρ0 be pressures at equilibrium.


P0 = f (ρ0 )

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

For a gas we assume P = f (ρ) at some arbitrary position.


P is the pressure, ρ is the density.

Let P0 and ρ0 be pressures at equilibrium.


P0 = f (ρ0 )
Pressure change Pe due to sound is generally very small in air.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

For a gas we assume P = f (ρ) at some arbitrary position.


P is the pressure, ρ is the density.

Let P0 and ρ0 be pressures at equilibrium.


P0 = f (ρ0 )
Pressure change Pe due to sound is generally very small in air.
Pe ≪ P0 . ρe ≪ ρ0 .

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 8


One dimensional Wave Equation

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe ,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

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One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

Then,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

Then,
P0 + Pe

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One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

Then,
P0 + Pe = f (ρ0 + ρe )

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

Then,
P0 + Pe = f (ρ0 + ρe ) = f (ρ0 ) + ρe f ′ (ρ0 )

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

Then,
P0 + Pe = f (ρ0 + ρe ) = f (ρ0 ) + ρe f ′ (ρ0 )

Pe = κρe

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

Then,
P0 + Pe = f (ρ0 + ρe ) = f (ρ0 ) + ρe f ′ (ρ0 )

Pe = κρe where κ = f ′ (ρ0 )

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

For pressure P due to sound we can write,


P = P0 + Pe , ρ = ρ0 + ρe

Then,
P0 + Pe = f (ρ0 + ρe ) = f (ρ0 ) + ρe f ′ (ρ0 )

dP
Pe = κρe where κ = f (ρ0 ) =

dρ 0

Above expression relates changes in density to changes in


pressure.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 9


One dimensional Wave Equation

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

We consider waves in one dimension.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

We consider waves in one dimension.

All positions we consider are very far from source.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

We consider waves in one dimension.

All positions we consider are very far from source.

Wavefronts then will be almost planar.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

We consider waves in one dimension.

All positions we consider are very far from source.

Wavefronts then will be almost planar.

Displacement due to sound χ is only function of x and t.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

We consider waves in one dimension.

All positions we consider are very far from source.

Wavefronts then will be almost planar.

Displacement due to sound χ is only function of x and t.


χ ≡ χ(x, t)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

We consider waves in one dimension.

All positions we consider are very far from source.

Wavefronts then will be almost planar.

Displacement due to sound χ is only function of x and t.


χ ≡ χ(x, t)

χ ≫ mean free path for gas molecules in air.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

We consider waves in one dimension.

All positions we consider are very far from source.

Wavefronts then will be almost planar.

Displacement due to sound χ is only function of x and t.


χ ≡ χ(x, t)

χ ≫ mean free path for gas molecules in air.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 10


One dimensional Wave Equation

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 11


One dimensional Wave Equation

Consider two positions x and x + ∆x.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 11


One dimensional Wave Equation

Consider two positions x and x + ∆x.


x → x + χ(x, t)

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One dimensional Wave Equation

Consider two positions x and x + ∆x.


x → x + χ(x, t)
Position of x changes to x + χ(x, t) at time t.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 11


One dimensional Wave Equation

Consider two positions x and x + ∆x.


x → x + χ(x, t)
Position of x changes to x + χ(x, t) at time t.
Similarly,
x + ∆x → (x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x).

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 11


One dimensional Wave Equation

Consider two positions x and x + ∆x.


x → x + χ(x, t)
Position of x changes to x + χ(x, t) at time t.
Similarly,
x + ∆x → (x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x).
Amount of air between x and x + ∆x is ρ0 ∆x.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 11


One dimensional Wave Equation

Consider two positions x and x + ∆x.


x → x + χ(x, t)
Position of x changes to x + χ(x, t) at time t.
Similarly,
x + ∆x → (x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x).
Amount of air between x and x + ∆x is ρ0 ∆x.
After displacement it lies between
x + χ(x, t) and (x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x).

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 11


One dimensional Wave Equation

Consider two positions x and x + ∆x.


x → x + χ(x, t)
Position of x changes to x + χ(x, t) at time t.
Similarly,
x + ∆x → (x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x).
Amount of air between x and x + ∆x is ρ0 ∆x.
After displacement it lies between
x + χ(x, t) and (x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x).
If ρ is the new density,
ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]
Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 11
One dimensional Wave Equation

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 12


One dimensional Wave Equation

ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]

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One dimensional Wave Equation

ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]


= ρ[{χ(x + ∆x) − χ(x, t)} + {(x + ∆x) − x}]

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One dimensional Wave Equation

ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]


= ρ[{χ(x + ∆x) − χ(x, t)} + {(x + ∆x) − x}]
 
∂χ
ρ0 ∆x = ρ ∆x + ∆x
∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 12


One dimensional Wave Equation

ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]


= ρ[{χ(x + ∆x) − χ(x, t)} + {(x + ∆x) − x}]
 
∂χ
ρ0 ∆x = ρ ∆x + ∆x
∂x
∂χ
ρ0 = (ρ0 + ρe ) + ρ0 + ρe
∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 12


One dimensional Wave Equation

ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]


= ρ[{χ(x + ∆x) − χ(x, t)} + {(x + ∆x) − x}]
 
∂χ
ρ0 ∆x = ρ ∆x + ∆x
∂x
∂χ
ρ0 = (ρ0 + ρe ) + ρ0 + ρe
∂x
∂χ ∂χ
ρe = −ρe ) − ρ0
∂x ∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 12


One dimensional Wave Equation

ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]


= ρ[{χ(x + ∆x) − χ(x, t)} + {(x + ∆x) − x}]
 
∂χ
ρ0 ∆x = ρ ∆x + ∆x
∂x
∂χ
ρ0 = (ρ0 + ρe ) + ρ0 + ρe
∂x
∂χ ∂χ
ρe = −ρe ) − ρ0
∂x ∂x
∂χ
= −ρ0
∂x

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One dimensional Wave Equation

ρ0 ∆x = ρ[{(x + ∆x) + χ(x + ∆x)} − {x + χ(x, t)}]


= ρ[{χ(x + ∆x) − χ(x, t)} + {(x + ∆x) − x}]
 
∂χ
ρ0 ∆x = ρ ∆x + ∆x
∂x
∂χ
ρ0 = (ρ0 + ρe ) + ρ0 + ρe
∂x
∂χ ∂χ
ρe = −ρe ) − ρ0
∂x ∂x
∂χ
= −ρ0 neglecting term with ρe .
∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 12


One dimensional Wave Equation

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 13


One dimensional Wave Equation

The mass of air between x and x + ∆x is = ρ0 ∆x.

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One dimensional Wave Equation

The mass of air between x and x + ∆x is = ρ0 ∆x.


∂ 2χ
The force per unit area perpendicular to x is = ρ0 ∆x 2
∂t

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 13


One dimensional Wave Equation

The mass of air between x and x + ∆x is = ρ0 ∆x.


∂ 2χ
The force per unit area perpendicular to x is = ρ0 ∆x 2
∂t
In terms of pressure, force per unit area at x is,
P (x, t)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 13


One dimensional Wave Equation

The mass of air between x and x + ∆x is = ρ0 ∆x.


∂ 2χ
The force per unit area perpendicular to x is = ρ0 ∆x 2
∂t
In terms of pressure, force per unit area at x is,
P (x, t)
force per unit area at x + ∆x is,
−P (x + ∆x, t)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 13


One dimensional Wave Equation

The mass of air between x and x + ∆x is = ρ0 ∆x.


∂ 2χ
The force per unit area perpendicular to x is = ρ0 ∆x 2
∂t
In terms of pressure, force per unit area at x is,
P (x, t)
force per unit area at x + ∆x is,
−P (x + ∆x, t)
Then,
P (x, t) − P (x + ∆x, t)

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 13


One dimensional Wave Equation

The mass of air between x and x + ∆x is = ρ0 ∆x.


∂ 2χ
The force per unit area perpendicular to x is = ρ0 ∆x 2
∂t
In terms of pressure, force per unit area at x is,
P (x, t)
force per unit area at x + ∆x is,
−P (x + ∆x, t)
Then,
∂P
P (x, t) − P (x + ∆x, t) = − ∆x
∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 13


One dimensional Wave Equation

The mass of air between x and x + ∆x is = ρ0 ∆x.


∂ 2χ
The force per unit area perpendicular to x is = ρ0 ∆x 2
∂t
In terms of pressure, force per unit area at x is,
P (x, t)
force per unit area at x + ∆x is,
−P (x + ∆x, t)
Then,
∂P ∂Pe
P (x, t) − P (x + ∆x, t) = − ∆x = − ∆x
∂x ∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 13


One dimensional Wave Equation

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14


One dimensional Wave Equation

Then,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14


One dimensional Wave Equation

Then,
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 ∆x 2 = − ∆x
∂t ∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14


One dimensional Wave Equation

Then,
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 ∆x 2 = − ∆x
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 2 = −
∂t ∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14


One dimensional Wave Equation

Then,
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 ∆x 2 = − ∆x
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 2 = −
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂ρe
ρ0 2 = −κ
∂t ∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14


One dimensional Wave Equation

Then,
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 ∆x 2 = − ∆x
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 2 = −
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂ρe
ρ0 2 = −κ
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂ 2 χe
ρ0 2 = −κρ0 2
∂t ∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14


One dimensional Wave Equation

Then,
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 ∆x 2 = − ∆x
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 2 = −
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂ρe
ρ0 2 = −κ
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂ 2 χe
ρ0 2 = −κρ0 2
∂t ∂x
∂2χ ∂ 2 χe
2
= −κ 2
∂t ∂x

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14


One dimensional Wave Equation

Then,
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 ∆x 2 = − ∆x
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂Pe
ρ0 2 = −
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂ρe
ρ0 2 = −κ
∂t ∂x
∂ 2χ ∂ 2 χe
ρ0 2 = −κρ0 2
∂t ∂x
∂2χ ∂ 2 χe
2
= −κ 2
∂t ∂x
Wave equation for Sound waves.
Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 14
Acoustics

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 15


Acoustics

Intensity of sound, I ∝ P 2
where P is the pressure amplitude.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 15


Acoustics

Intensity of sound, I ∝ P 2
where P is the pressure amplitude.

Pressure of faintest sound heard by human ear is 3 × 10−5 Pa.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 15


Acoustics

Intensity of sound, I ∝ P 2
where P is the pressure amplitude.

Pressure of faintest sound heard by human ear is 3 × 10−5 Pa.

Corresponding intensity is 10−12 W/m2 .

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 15


Acoustics

Intensity of sound, I ∝ P 2
where P is the pressure amplitude.

Pressure of faintest sound heard by human ear is 3 × 10−5 Pa.

Corresponding intensity is 10−12 W/m2 .


1
Intensity varies with distance, I ∝ 2
r

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 15


Acoustics

Intensity of sound, I ∝ P 2
where P is the pressure amplitude.

Pressure of faintest sound heard by human ear is 3 × 10−5 Pa.

Corresponding intensity is 10−12 W/m2 .


1
Intensity varies with distance, I ∝ 2
r
Ratio of intensity at distances r1 and r2 from source of sound is,
I1 r22
=⇒ = 2
I2 r1

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 15


Acoustics

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Range of variation of intensity of sound is large.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Range of variation of intensity of sound is large.

Loudness of sound is proportional to Intensity I.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Range of variation of intensity of sound is large.

Loudness of sound is proportional to Intensity I.


For two intensities I and I0 (lowest hearable)
L1 ∝ log I, L0 ∝ log I0

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Range of variation of intensity of sound is large.

Loudness of sound is proportional to Intensity I.


For two intensities I and I0 (lowest hearable)
L1 ∝ log I, L0 ∝ log I0

I
Difference in loudness may be written as, L ∝ log
I0

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Range of variation of intensity of sound is large.

Loudness of sound is proportional to Intensity I.


For two intensities I and I0 (lowest hearable)
L1 ∝ log I, L0 ∝ log I0

I
Difference in loudness may be written as, L ∝ log
I0
I
Taking proportionality constant as 1, we get, L = bels
I0

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Range of variation of intensity of sound is large.

Loudness of sound is proportional to Intensity I.


For two intensities I and I0 (lowest hearable)
L1 ∝ log I, L0 ∝ log I0

I
Difference in loudness may be written as, L ∝ log
I0
I
Taking proportionality constant as 1, we get, L = bels
I0

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Range of variation of intensity of sound is large.

Loudness of sound is proportional to Intensity I.


For two intensities I and I0 (lowest hearable)
L1 ∝ log I, L0 ∝ log I0

I
Difference in loudness may be written as, L ∝ log
I0
I
Taking proportionality constant as 1, we get, L = bels
I0

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 16


Acoustics

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 17


Acoustics

1
1 decibel = bel.
10

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 17


Acoustics

1
1 decibel = bel.
10
I
=⇒ L = 10 log dB.
I0

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 17


Acoustics

1
1 decibel = bel.
10
I
=⇒ L = 10 log dB.
I0
I0 = 10−16 W/cm2 .

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 17


Acoustics

1
1 decibel = bel.
10
I
=⇒ L = 10 log dB.
I0
I0 = 10−16 W/cm2 .
I0 means 0 dB,

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 17


Acoustics

1
1 decibel = bel.
10
I
=⇒ L = 10 log dB.
I0
I0 = 10−16 W/cm2 .
I0 means 0 dB,
I = 100I0 → L = 20 dB.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 17


Acoustics

1
1 decibel = bel.
10
I
=⇒ L = 10 log dB.
I0
I0 = 10−16 W/cm2 .
I0 means 0 dB,
I = 100I0 → L = 20 dB.
I = 1000I0 → L = 30 dB.

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Acoustics

Reflection of Sound:

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Acoustics

Reflection of Sound:

Sound is longitudinal, requires elastic medium for


propagation.

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Acoustics

Reflection of Sound:

Sound is longitudinal, requires elastic medium for


propagation.

No polorization.

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Acoustics

Reflection of Sound:

Sound is longitudinal, requires elastic medium for


propagation.

No polorization.

Obeys laws of reflection when obstacle very large compared


to wavelength.

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Acoustics

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Acoustics

Defects due to reflected sound:

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Acoustics

Defects due to reflected sound:

Occurs if time between original and reflected


Echo:
sound when heard are very different.

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Acoustics

Defects due to reflected sound:

Occurs if time between original and reflected


Echo:
sound when heard are very different.

Reverberation:Sound heard for some time due to


reflections from surfaces in closed enclosures.

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Acoustics

Defects due to reflected sound:

Occurs if time between original and reflected


Echo:
sound when heard are very different.

Reverberation:Sound heard for some time due to


reflections from surfaces in closed enclosures.

Absorption of sound is important to remove


reverberation.

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Acoustics

Defects due to reflected sound:

Occurs if time between original and reflected


Echo:
sound when heard are very different.

Reverberation:Sound heard for some time due to


reflections from surfaces in closed enclosures.

Absorption of sound is important to remove


reverberation.

Coefficient of absorption a is defined as,


Sound energy absorbed by surface
a=
Total sound energy incident Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 19
Sabine’s formula

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Sabine’s formula

Analyzing reverberations in various enclosures Sabine concluded


that reverberation time T ,

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Sabine’s formula

Analyzing reverberations in various enclosures Sabine concluded


that reverberation time T ,

Increases Good reflecting surfaces.

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Sabine’s formula

Analyzing reverberations in various enclosures Sabine concluded


that reverberation time T ,

Increases Good reflecting surfaces.

Increases with volume V .

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 20


Sabine’s formula

Analyzing reverberations in various enclosures Sabine concluded


that reverberation time T ,

Increases Good reflecting surfaces.

Increases with volume V .

Depends on absorption coefficienc a of surfaces.

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 20


Sabine’s formula

Analyzing reverberations in various enclosures Sabine concluded


that reverberation time T ,

Increases Good reflecting surfaces.

Increases with volume V .

Depends on absorption coefficienc a of surfaces.

Depends on frequency of sound (Absorption increases with


frequency.)

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Acoustics

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Acoustics

Volume of enclosureV
Reverberation time T ∝ .
AbsorptionA

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Acoustics

Volume of enclosureV
Reverberation time T ∝ .
AbsorptionA
V
=⇒ T = k The constant, k = 0.161
A

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Acoustics

Volume of enclosureV
Reverberation time T ∝ .
AbsorptionA
n
V X
=⇒ T = k The constant, k = 0.161 If A = ai Si (ai is
A i=1

absorption coefficient of ith surface of area Si ),

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Acoustics

Volume of enclosureV
Reverberation time T ∝ .
AbsorptionA
n
V X
=⇒ T = k The constant, k = 0.161 If A = ai Si (ai is
A i=1

absorption coefficient of ith surface of area Si ),


V
T = 0.161 n
X
ai Si
i=1

Feb. 27, 2018 – p. 21

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