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Question
Explain by giving a scientific reason.
The roof of a movie theatre and a conference hall is curved.
Solution
Ceiling of a movie theatre and conference hall is curved to avoid undesirable reverberation. Otherwise, pitch or music will not be heard distinctly.
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