Sound

Reflection
Mira, Narain, Siddharth
 Sound Reflection
Sound waves, like light waves, follow the law of
reflection, which states that the angle of
incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. Both AIR PARTICLES
the incident sound wave and the reflected wave
make equal angles with the normal to the
reflecting surface at the point of incidence, and
these three elements lie in the same plane.

For effective sound wave reflection, the obstacle

must be large enough to interact with the waves
significantly. This obstacle can either be polished
or rough, with polished surfaces reflecting sound
waves more efficiently, while rough surfaces
scatter them in multiple directions.

In practical applications, such as in acoustics,

understanding the reflection of sound helps in
designing spaces like concert halls or
auditoriums to optimize sound quality.​
 What laws does sound obey?
The laws of reflection of sound are
similar to those of light. They have two
main rules.​
The angle of incidence is the same
magnitude as the angle of reflection​
The incident wave , the normal and the
reflected wave all lie in the same
space. In this can it can be consider
the same 3 dimensional space.​
These principles govern how sound
waves bounce off surfaces and are
essential in understanding acoustics,
Incident angle = Angle of Reflection
echoes, and soundproofing.​
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reflecting surface must be at
least 17.2 meters away from
the source of the sound.
Echoes can be heard more
than once if the sound reflects
off multiple surfaces.
 Quiz Time
Lets test our knowledge
 Quiz
Subjective and Objective

Q1 - Which of the following Q2 - How far must a

1 is NOT needed for effective 2 reflecting surface be from the 3 ?
sound reflection? source of sound for an echo?

1. Soft carpeted surfaces 1. 34.4m

2. Big flat smooth walls 2. 17.4 m What are some examples
3. A large room 3. 17.2 m of Echoes?
4. A polished surface 4. 18.6 m
 Answers
Lets Review

Q1 - Which of the following Q2 - How far must a

What are some examples of
1 is NOT needed for effective 2 reflecting surface be from the 3 echoes?
sound reflection? source of sound for an echo?

The sound of thunder is an

echo caused by multiple
1. Soft carpeted surfaces
reflections from clouds and
3. 17.2 m
land. You can hear an echo
if you clap or shout near a
tall building or mountain.​
 Thank you

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