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Question
How can reverberations in a big hall or auditorium be reduced ?
Solution
Reverberations in a big hall or auditorium can be reduced by the following ways:
(i) Panels made of sound-absorbing materials should be placed on the walls and ceilings of hall and auditorium.
(ii) Carpets should be placed on the floor to absorb sound and reduce reverberations.
(iii) Heavy curtains should be used to close the doors and windows to absorb sound and reduce reverberations.
(iv) The seats in the hall should be made from materials having sound-absorbing properties.
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