Physics 288/489: THE PHYSICS OF MUSIC   Fall, 2004

Lecture 7 (9/28)

HOMEWORK #1 DUE IN CLASS!

Sound amplitude, intensity, power, and its measurement.  The logarithmic dB scale.  Hearing and the physiology of the human ear.

Lecture Notes given by Dr. Gladysheva (4 MB .pdf)

Reading: Hall Chaps 5-6

Demonstrations:

3C10.10    Model of the Ear

dB meter with oscillator and speaker