Absorptive type sound insulation

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The discussion focuses on the effectiveness of absorptive type sound insulation, specifically windowpanes with varying thickness, in attenuating high-frequency sound. It is established that sound waves exhibit shorter wavelengths as frequency increases, which directly impacts the performance of sound insulation materials. The physical principle behind this phenomenon is that thicker materials are more effective at absorbing higher frequencies due to their ability to match the reduced wavelength. Thus, the design of sound insulation must consider frequency characteristics for optimal performance.

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Could you tell me the physical reason, why the absorptive type sound insulation (Windowpane with some thickness) is effective only at high frequencies of sound source?
 
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Do you know what happens to wavelength as frequency increases?
 
Yes. the wave length reduces as frequency increases.
 

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