Question
ou're standing in a large room when a loud noise is made and you hear a series of echoes. Which characteristic of sound best explains what just happened?
Question 2 options:
A)
Diffraction
B)
Diffusion
C)
Focusing
D)
Reverberation
Question 2 options:
A)
Diffraction
B)
Diffusion
C)
Focusing
D)
Reverberation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The characteristic of sound that best explains hearing a series of echoes in a large room is:
**D) Reverberation**
Reverberation refers to the persistence of sound in a particular space due to multiple reflections off various surfaces. It creates a rich sound experience, including echoes, that can be heard even after the original sound source has stopped.
**D) Reverberation**
Reverberation refers to the persistence of sound in a particular space due to multiple reflections off various surfaces. It creates a rich sound experience, including echoes, that can be heard even after the original sound source has stopped.