B What sound frequencies can pass through a hole in a wall?

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Sound frequencies passing through a hole in a wall depend significantly on the hole's diameter and length relative to the wavelength of the sound. The discussion highlights that for low frequencies, the energy passing through a small hole can be approximated by the ratio of the hole's area to the area of a spherical surface at a distance from the hole. However, as frequencies increase, the behavior becomes complex, with the presence of nulls and resonances affecting transmission. The ratio of the hole's length to diameter also plays a crucial role in determining the acoustic transfer function. Overall, precise calculations require specific dimensions and conditions to accurately predict sound transmission through the aperture.
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S P said:
I am not a troll. The task I am solving sounds exactly like that
No. Not at all. Your basic problem is almost universal for building design.

Thing is, you would be far better off doing a Google search to find more precisely what you need. My first Google hit was this link which provides "some kind of formula". There were many others and I suggest you go down the same path.
When you find something that looks the right level, ask PF again to clear up particular problems. you find there. Otherwise, it can turn out to be too open ended for PF to help.
 
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I am very new here....and yet I found the question interesting. I have been wondering the same thing myself. Another approach to the problem might be to ask, "what theories come into play" with this problem? If we knew the major theories involved, we should be able to learn and solve the problem on our own. Please don't give up on the question, keep it very simple - at the theoretical level. Thanks you, Rob
 

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