The dynamic acoustics of clapping: How hand shape affects sound
The Last Stand," a character claps and sends a shock wave that knocks out an opposing army. Sunny Jung, professor of ...
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The sound of clapping, explained by physics
The “Helmholtz resonator” concept explains the frequencies of sound produced by clapping the hands together in different configurations.
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Dynamic acoustics of hand clapping, elucidated
Researchers elucidate the complex physical mechanisms and fluid dynamics involved in a handclap, with potential applications in bioacoustics and personal identification, whereby a handclap could be ...
Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator
A new paper published in the journal Physical Review Research provides experimental support for the hypothesis that hand clapping essentially acts like a Helmholtz resonator —akin to the hum generated ...
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How the Lumineers outlived stomp-clap’s biggest hit
The platonic ideal of the Obama-era stomp-clap sound also purveyed by Mumford & Sons and Of Monsters and Men, 2012’s Grammy-nominated “Ho Hey” made improbable stars of singer-guitarist ...
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Why Owls Make This Unusual Sound
Clicking is a defensive posture for owls, but their beaks aren't the only thing they use when giving a warning.
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How the Lumineers outlived stomp-clap's biggest hit
The platonic ideal of the Obama-era stomp-clap sound also purveyed by Mumford & Sons and Of Monsters and Men, 2012’s Grammy-nominated “Ho Hey” made improbable stars of singer-guitarist ...