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Physics

Sound Transmission Efficiency

Quick fact

Sound transmission efficiency can vary from nearly 100% in matched media to less than 1% when there is a large impedance mismatch, such as from air to water.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why you can hear someone talking across a field but not through a wall? That's sound transmission efficiency at work.