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How does sound move, and how do our ears hear it? This lively exploration shows, in clear, practical terms, how vibrations travel through rods, pipes, water, and air to reach our ears. The book uses simple demonstrations to reveal the wonders of sound and the ways scientists study it, from everyday noises to dramatic war-time experiments.
Written for curious minds, this edition invites readers to see sound as a journey. It connects the quiet world of a listening ear with the busy science of waves, instruments, and the clues sounds leave behind. The World of Sound blends hands-on examples with accessible explanations, making complex ideas easy to grasp without losing the wonder.
- How sound travels along a solid rod, through water, and across air, and how you can hear it from a distance.
- Why air is essential for carrying certain sounds and how different surfaces launch or dampen vibration.
- How insects, birds, and other creatures create sounds, and what those calls mean.
- Real-world methods like sound-ranging and hydrophones used to locate explosions or chart the seas.
Ideal for readers curious about science, sound, and the ways researchers listen to the world around us.
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The World of Sound, Six Lectures Delivered Before, 1921 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating world of sound and its profound impact on our lives. It takes readers on a journey from the basic qualities of sound to the intricate way our ears perceive it, and how we create and use it to communicate and express ourselves. By discussing everything from the physics of musical instruments to the role sound plays in our day-to-day experiences, this book presents a comprehensive look at this essential aspect of the world around us. Through engaging and informative prose, the author unravels the scientific principles that govern sound, shedding light on both its practical uses and its intrinsic beauty, and ultimately demonstrating the critical role it plays in human civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332316342_0
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The World of Sound, Six Lectures Delivered Before, 1921 A Juvenile Auditory at the Royal Institution, Christmas Classic Reprint
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