Understanding Decibels and the Scale of Sound The Logarithmic Nature of Sound Measurement The world round us is full of sound. From the light rustle of leaves to the deafening roar of a jet engine, our ears continually course of the vibrations that journey by way of the air. However what if that sound have … Read more
Understanding the Essence of Sonic Movement What is the Speed of Sound? Have you ever stood near a field and heard the distant crack of a baseball bat, followed moments later by the sharp “thwack” of the ball connecting? Or perhaps you’ve watched a movie scene where a character fires a gun, and the visual … Read more
The Physics and Acoustics of the Sound The Science Behind the Sound The genesis of the **sound of a shooting gun** is a fascinating intersection of chemistry and physics. It begins with the rapid combustion of gunpowder within a confined space, typically the chamber of a firearm. This explosion creates a massive surge of expanding … Read more
