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Physics

Mechanisms of Acoustic Coupling

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Acoustic coupling enables sound energy to move from one medium, like air, to another, like a solid or liquid, without losing much of its power.

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Have you ever wondered how a microphone turns your voice into an electrical signal? It all starts with the invisible process of acoustic coupling.