The discussion centers on the nature of sound, specifically exploring why low-frequency sound waves are perceived to travel farther than high-frequency waves. Participants express curiosity about the underlying mechanisms and principles governing sound propagation, attenuation, and the relationship between frequency and energy. The conversation includes theoretical aspects, practical implications, and some experimental considerations.
Participants express differing views on the relationship between frequency, energy, and attenuation. There is no consensus on whether low-frequency waves inherently require more energy to travel or on the implications of sound pressure versus perceived volume.
Some discussions reference specific equations and principles related to sound attenuation and pressure, but these are not universally accepted or fully understood by all participants. The conversation reflects a range of interpretations and understandings of sound phenomena.
jarednjames said:You are describing a water wave as a sine wave - transverse wave. Sound is not a transverse wave and so you can't describe it the same way as water is displaced in peaks and troughs.
You can describe sound as it would be represented as a sine wave but can't compare the motion of water molecules to air particles.
Ok here is what I know so far sound is a pressure wave which is molecules vibrating back and forth and the wave is measured by the distance between two compressed or expanded areas.
Whats the next logical step before I can understand attenuation of different frequencies?
jarednjames said:Correct
As per pythagoreans response.