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प्रश्न
Explain why, the ceilings of concert halls are curved.
उत्तर
The ceilings of concert halls are curved so that multiple reflections of sound waves can take place.
The parabolic surfaces are used to focus the sound at a particular point. Hence sound will be louder.
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