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The Humanized Physics Project |
P3B-Wave Motion
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Physics Topics | Human Applications | Student Guide | Details |
Where are sounds produced? |
distinguish between pitch,
loudness, and timbre |
introduce the human vocal
system |
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What does the larynx actually
produce that we can hear? |
mechanical waves, sound
waves |
Human vocal system |
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Periodic Waves |
periodic wave vocabulary,
speed/freq/wavel relationship |
Human vocal system |
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How does the larynx produce
a pressure wave? |
Bernoulli's equation, equation
of continuity, sound waves |
Human vocal system |
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What frequencies does the
larynx produce? |
FFT's, standing waves |
Human vocal system |
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What is the speed of sound? |
determinants of sound speed |
Human vocal system |
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Can you hear me? |
sound intensity, decibel
scale |
hearing |
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