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Articles related to "Sound Waves"
"Watching" Thunder Knowing how sound travels through the atmosphere allows us to "watch" thunder and deduce something about the lightning that causes it. weather • thunder • lightning • thunderstorm • atmospheric sound
Blow, Gabriel ... How air can cause a saxophone to make music. acoustics • sound waves • open pipe • conical bore • saxophone
Can You Hear That? Have fun with sound while learning about sound waves and how they travel! home school • homeschool • homeschooling • home schooling • science
Diffraction of Sound Waves Why is it, that if a person hides from us around the corner of a building, this person can still hear the sounds we make, even if there are no reflecting surfaces nearby? diffraction of sound waves • bending of waves • pressure waves • wavelength of sound • frequency of sound waves
Representing Sound as Pressure Waves Sounds are pressure waves reaching our hearing apparatus by the movement of surrounding air molecules. Studying waves helps us to understand basic transport mechanisms. transverse wave • longitudinal wave • sound waves • pressure waves • waves through different media
Thunder: Voice of Summer Clouds We all know the voice of thunder. But what causes it to sound so different at times? weather • thunder • lightning • thunderstorms • thunder showers
Underwater Noise Revisited Navy tests of the effects of underwater noise on on marine species have created controversy among some environmentalists. This article reviews the comments of a physicist who questions the accuracy of the Navy's reports. underwater noise • marine animals • whales
Heat Lightning: Why We Can See Lightning Without Hearing Thunder Heat lightning is not a unique form of lightning, but normal thunderstorm lightning that flashes too far away from the observer for its thunder to be heard. what is heat lightning • lightning without thunder • how far away can you hear thunder • how far away can you see lightning • what is sheet lightning
The Sounds of Silence Silence is, like beauty, in the "ear" of the behearer. sound • silence • vibration • wave • pressure
Fine-Needle Aspiration of Cysts Explains the process of draining breast cysts fibrocystic breast • medical procedure • draining • breast • cysts
Another Voice Melbourne poet, Myron Lysenko, chronicles his recent experiences working with hearing-impaired poets, and discovers a new language at work in the heart of the process. myron • lysenko • auslan • poetry • workshops
Cymatics Cymatics is a recently developed field of science that studies the visualization of waves, and in particular sound waves. cymatics • sound waves • chladni patterns • ernst chladni • hans jenny
Musical Bottles and Balancing Potatoes Here are two more fun experiments to add fun to those dog days of summer. home school • homeschooling • homeschool • homeschooler • home schooler
Speakers and Sounds Fascinated by the little box that blares out your favorite song? Awestruck by how the little box rocks your car on its springs? Enthralled by the beautiful sounds created by your stereo? Lets get a look at how the speakers work. The article looks at the basic audio speaker system and tries to define its components and how they work. "electromechanical transducer • mechanical vibrations • audio system • speakers • amplifiers
Debunking the Skeptic: Refuting the Arguments in Opposition of Electronic Voice Phenomena The skeptical arguments posed in opposition to the validity of electronic voice phenomena are numerous. What is important to remember, however, is that just because many arguments against the validities of evps exist; it does not imply that such arguments are compelling or irrefutable. By examining some of the popular arguments in opposition of electronic voice phenomena, it becomes clear that many arguments do not stand up to open-minded analysis. electronic voice phenomena • evps • ghosts • hauntings • skeptics
Shhh! Don't Make Waves Sound waves are all around us. Why can't we hear them all? sound • decibel • watt • intensity • cycle
Doppler Effect for Moving Objects The Doppler effect works for both light and sound. In light the wavelength of a spectral line changes. For sound the pitch changes. doppler effect • blue shift • red shift • light • sound
Instrument Tuning No one will respect you as a musician (or even want to listen to your performance) unless you can play or sing in tune. tuning • tune • frequency • sharp • flat
Music and Mathematics Mathematicians have been exploring the mysteries of music for centuries. The questions being asked are those which seek to better understand the perception of beauty. music and math • relationship between harmony and numbers • mathematics of sound waves • pythagorean tuning • definition of harmony
Radio Astronomy Instead of optical telescopes, astronomers use antennas and computers to study the Universe at wavelengths invisible to the human eye. So, how does that work? electromagnetic spectrum • national radio astronomy observatory • radio waves • visible light • radio telescopes
Speakers and Sounds-II This article looks at the different types of speaker-drivers available and the functions & qualities of their various combinations. electromechanical transducer • mechanical vibrations • audio system • speakers • amplifiers
Stroke Diagnosis Several diagnostic tests can assess your risk for a stroke. They can also determine whether you are having or have had a stroke. stroke • ischemic stroke • blockage • hemorrhage • blood clots
Is Ultrasound Safe? Ultrasound has multiple purposes during pregnancy including confirming the pregnancy, checking for defects and the growth of the baby. Questions about safety exist. ultrasound • nuchal fold • amniocentesis • prenatal tests • induction
MICROWAVE OVENS: How safe are they? (II) This article is in continuation of the previous week’s article. In this article we will look at how the microwaves shielding works. Also we will focus on their implications of pacemaker users and also discuss the Super Heated Water Eruptions. microwaves • microwave oven • electromagnetic radiation • microwave radiation • magnetron
Sax In the 21st Century An introduction to an exciting new saxophone design. jim schmidt • sax • contralto • chromatic • boehm
Spectrum of the Andromeda Galaxy Vesto M. Slipher was the first astronomer to measure the spectrum of an external galaxy. His work led to Hubble's discovery that the universe is expanding. vesto slipher • slipher • andromeda galaxy • galaxies • spectra
Lost in the Fun House A review and description of the Interactive Technology Program's Spring Student Show. art • contemporary art • interactive technology • computers • computer art
American Composer Harry Partch If you are looking for a sound that is slightly bizarre but always fascinating, investigate the music of Harry Partch. harry partch • cloud-chamber music • twentieth-century composers • american composers • just intonation
Instrument Tuning and Intonation Good musicians know how vital it is to play their instrument in tune, especially when playing as a part of an ensemble. Luckily, anyone can learn to play in tune. instrument • tuning • tune • tuner • playing
The Age of the Universe New studies reveal new estimate on the age of the universe astronomy • universe • age of the universe • cosmic background radiation
Varese's Ionisation and Ecuatorial Electronic music relies on different techniques and concerns than traditional acoustic music, most notably the exploration of sound color. edgard varèse • ionisation • electronic music • experimental music • keith fullerton whitman
Edinburgh Ghost Festival May is the month for Mary King's Ghost Fest in Edinburgh, a festival focusing on the dark side of Scotland's capital city edinburgh ghost festival • mary king's close • mary king's festival • haunted edinburgh • scotland's capital city
Mammograms and Breast Exams A report on two recent studies involving the diagnosis of breast cancer. clinical breast examination • ultrasound • mammography • cad • breast cancer
Monitor Your Internet Connection! - Part III Are you having Internet connection problems? Get to know more about PING. windows • win • 98 • windows98 • win98
News: Purring for a purpose Research is showing that a cat's purr can serve a very good purpose. purr • purring • cat • kitten • pet
Soundwaves to Cure Game Addiction? A new Korean company says they have the solution for online video game addiction: subliminal messages video game addiction • subliminal messages • xtive • korea • yun yun-hae
Voice Modem This article is about the function or role of voice modem in video and voice conference, In this article is mentioned how the modem works and what are the special feature in upcoming modems. video communication • voice communication • telephony • video email • voice email
Waves Waves are ubiquitous in the study of physics, and we are intuitively familiar with them from a very early age, but what are they really? waves • propagation of energy • transverse waves • longitudinal waves • wave interference
Your Career as an Ultrasound Technician You can have a promising medical job as an ultrasound technician. The opportunities are varied and the salaries can be above average with many educational pathways. ultrasound technology schools • ultrasound technician schools • ultrasound degree • medical training • ultrasound equipment
Bat: A Powerful Pagan Symbol Bats: symbolic of rebirth to Native Americans, anathemas to others and subjects of superstitions. Feared by some, bats are beneficial to the environment and humans. bat: pagan symbolism • bat myths • bat superstitions • bat: beneficial to environment • bat maligned
Causes and Diagnosing Back Pain Back pain, which is the leading cause for missed time at work in this country, can result from many conditions. Finding out why you hurt may take some probing. back pain • bulging disk • spine • osteoporosis • fibromyalgia
Dolphin Feature - The White Sided Dolphin Don't be fooled...the dolphins swimming next to the ship in the Ocean may not be the ones you think they are. dolphins • white • sided • white-sided • whitesided
Doppler Radar Weather Forecasting Since the 1940s, meteorologists have used Doppler radar to detect storm intensity and movement, predict precipitation amounts and help give weather warnings and alerts. doppler radar precipitation detection • national weather service • meteorologist use doppler radar • weather surveillance 1988 • electromagnetic radio waves antenna
Fiber-optic Cables This article is about function, description, and structure of Fiber-optic cable. Also there is mention of some uses of fiber-optic cables video communication • voice communication • video emails • voice emails • telephony
German Composer Hans Otte The German avant garde composer Hans Otte died on Christmas Day, 2007. His minimalistic work explored music through its most basic elements of sound. hans otte • avant garde composers • book of sounds • experimental music • german composers
Going Batty All about the often misunderstood, but very important, flying mammal: the bat. bat • mammal • fly • wing • human
Human Body An Interactive Website An award winning science website provides graphical views of human systems though the use of animations and cut away views for integration in science curricula. human body systems • human anatomy • science curriculum • interactive science websites • anatomy of the human body
Install Insulation to Save Energy Install fiberglass insulation in the home to lower energy bills. It will suppress noise and increase privacy if installed in interior walls. install insulation to save energy • thermal benefit • save energy and money • noise suppression • spun fiberglass
Interference of Coherent Light Waves Young demonstrated a simple relationship between wavelength of light and the physical dimensions of the experimental setup, allowing for simple measurements of wavelength young's double-slit experiment • constructive or destructive interference • young's formula • measurement of wavelength • coherent light waves
Introduction to Modems What are modems? What are their types according to Architecture and Connection? Find here... asynchronous • synchronous • modem |
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