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Usually, stuff that is soft will absorb sound.

answ2. Sound is a vibration of air molecules, and anything that may be made to absorb energy from the molecules will absorb sound. If the material has soft fibres, and can allow the sound to penetrate easily, (is porous) then the collision of sound molecules with the fibres, will transfer the energy from the molecules to the inelastic fibres, where it will be dissipated as heat.

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How not to muffle sound?

To prevent sound from being muffled, avoid placing objects that absorb sound, such as thick curtains or soft furniture, in the sound's path. Opt for hard, reflective surfaces that will help to bounce sound waves instead. Additionally, avoid overcrowding a room with furniture or objects that can absorb sound.


Does everything have sound?

No, not everything produces sound. Sound is created by vibrations that travel through a medium, such as air, so objects that are not vibrating do not produce sound. Some objects are designed to absorb vibrations and dampen sound.


Do objects block sound?

Yes, objects can block sound by absorbing, reflecting, or diffusing sound waves. Solid and dense objects are more effective at blocking sound compared to soft and porous materials. Sound may also travel around objects through diffraction or bounce off surfaces through reflection.


What things will absorb sound?

Materials like acoustic foam, carpet, heavy curtains, and cork are known to absorb sound by reducing the reflection of sound waves. Additionally, objects such as bookshelves, upholstered furniture, and plants can help in absorbing sound due to their soft textures and uneven surfaces.


How does sound affect and objects energy?

Sound can cause objects to vibrate, which in turn can transfer energy to the object. Depending on the frequency and amplitude of the sound, objects can resonate and absorb energy, leading to changes in their temperature, shape, or structure. Sound waves can also create pressure variations that interact with an object's surface, influencing its energy state.

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How not to muffle sound?

To prevent sound from being muffled, avoid placing objects that absorb sound, such as thick curtains or soft furniture, in the sound's path. Opt for hard, reflective surfaces that will help to bounce sound waves instead. Additionally, avoid overcrowding a room with furniture or objects that can absorb sound.


Does everything have sound?

No, not everything produces sound. Sound is created by vibrations that travel through a medium, such as air, so objects that are not vibrating do not produce sound. Some objects are designed to absorb vibrations and dampen sound.


Do objects block sound?

Yes, objects can block sound by absorbing, reflecting, or diffusing sound waves. Solid and dense objects are more effective at blocking sound compared to soft and porous materials. Sound may also travel around objects through diffraction or bounce off surfaces through reflection.


What things will absorb sound?

Materials like acoustic foam, carpet, heavy curtains, and cork are known to absorb sound by reducing the reflection of sound waves. Additionally, objects such as bookshelves, upholstered furniture, and plants can help in absorbing sound due to their soft textures and uneven surfaces.


Do people and objects really absorb sound?

yes i hav another qustion for u if a tree falls in the woods and nobody is aroun to hear it does it make a sound answer that on


How does sound affect and objects energy?

Sound can cause objects to vibrate, which in turn can transfer energy to the object. Depending on the frequency and amplitude of the sound, objects can resonate and absorb energy, leading to changes in their temperature, shape, or structure. Sound waves can also create pressure variations that interact with an object's surface, influencing its energy state.


Do objects absorb water?

Yes, objects can absorb water if they are porous or have spaces within their structure for water to seep into. Materials like sponge, cotton, and paper are examples of objects that can absorb water.


Can soft and rough surfaces absorb sound?

The natural property of the material has that ability. Alot of objects absorb wound, for example the sides of your stereo are sound insulators. However, not all have the same or even this ability at all. As for soft and rough, they most likely won't play a factor, therefore you should look into the material of objects to possibly determine the insulation of sound.


Does concrete absorb sound?

No, concrete does not absorb sound as it very dense.


Why echo is not produced in many places?

Some surfaces reflect sound well, others don't.


Do white objects absorb less heat than black?

white objects reflect heat while black objects absorb it


What sound is absorb sound?

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