Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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ISBN: 9781133939146
Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 54PQ

Using the concept of diffraction, discuss how the sound from a concert stage is affected if you sit behind a large pillar (greater than 1 m wide) near the middle of the concert hall. Is the answer different for treble (shorter-wavelength) or bass (longer-wavelength) sounds? Explain your answer.

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