On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 18:43:26 -0400, "katysails"
wrote:

and the higher pitched noises might have other unwanted side effects.


That's what I said in my non-physic-y way....

And you were right. Most specifically, lower frequency sound "goes farther"
(it's attenuated less in air than high freq sound.)

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After my motorcycle accident, I was casted and bandaged from head to toe.
Only my left eye was uncovered. I asked the doc how I was doing, and he
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"katysails" wrote
In one eye and caan't see outta da other

http://www.sanpedro.com/spcom/foghorn.htm

Try 1 then 10.




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On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 11:38:08 -0400, Gerard Weatherby

wrote:

On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 18:43:26 -0400, "katysails"

wrote:

and the higher pitched noises might have other unwanted side
effects.


That's what I said in my non-physic-y way....

And you were right. Most specifically, lower frequency sound "goes
farther"
(it's attenuated less in air than high freq sound.)

You are assuming it is traveling through air? LOL!

BB

Definition of "sound," noun
1 a : a particular auditory impression : TONE b : the sensation
perceived by the sense of hearing

So know ever if a tape recorder records the foghorn it didn't make a
"sound." And if there is no one to hear it on playback, the tape
recorder will not make a "sound" either.


"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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What if there's a tape recorder taping it?

Scotty

"jlrogers" wrote in message
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No, it does not.


"katysails" wrote in message
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If a horn blows in the fog, and there is nobody there to hear it,
does
it make a
sound?

Yes.
--
katysails
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should
relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Foghorns: The Straight Skinny

http://www.scottishlighthouses.co.uk/Foghorns.html



"jlrogers" wrote in message
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And speaking of foghorns, why are fog horns contraltos instead of
sopranos?
Aren't higher frequencies more directional than lower frequencies?

"katysails" wrote in message
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Anyway, Katy
claims she's not highly strung enougn.

I'm a contralto/mezzo, for the luvaPete....have some mercy....

the foghorn *still* made it's sound, even if you weren't there to hear it.

Prof. Scott

"jlrogers" wrote in message
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Definition of "sound," noun
1 a : a particular auditory impression : TONE b : the sensation
perceived by the sense of hearing

So know ever if a tape recorder records the foghorn it didn't make a
"sound." And if there is no one to hear it on playback, the tape
recorder will not make a "sound" either.


"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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What if there's a tape recorder taping it?

Scotty

"jlrogers" wrote in message
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No, it does not.


"katysails" wrote in message
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If a horn blows in the fog, and there is nobody there to hear it,
does
it make a
sound?

Yes.
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should
relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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showing signs of becomming a yellow woman finally!

watch those typos, Haggie!
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On Sat, 02 Aug 2003 17:16:31 GMT, "jlrogers" wrote:


Definition of "sound," noun
1 a : a particular auditory impression : TONE b : the sensation
perceived by the sense of hearing
c : mechanical radiant energy that is transmitted by longitudinal pressure
waves in a material medium (as air) and is the objective cause of hearing



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"Donal" wrote in
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"Bertie the Bunyip" wrote in message
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in news:bgf8s1$nrgo1$1@ID-
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feeding time?

Oh God, altered quotes.


Shock!!! HORRER!


Somebody altered Bertie's quote! Call the net police -- IMMEDIATELY.



Regards


Donal
--
PS Don't worry Bertie. We all know that you are doing a good job.
It could almost be said that you are winning.

No no no.

Bertie

"Scott Vernon" wrote in
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the foghorn *still* made it's sound, even if you weren't there to hear
it.

Actually, current thinking is that not only did teh foghorn not make a
sound, the foghorn itself doesn't even exist in any way until someone
hears, sees, feels or otherwise senses it. It only has the potential to
exist.





Bertie

Prof. Scott

"jlrogers" wrote in message
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Definition of "sound," noun
1 a : a particular auditory impression : TONE b : the sensation
perceived by the sense of hearing

So know ever if a tape recorder records the foghorn it didn't make a
"sound." And if there is no one to hear it on playback, the tape
recorder will not make a "sound" either.


"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
What if there's a tape recorder taping it?

Scotty

"jlrogers" wrote in message
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No, it does not.


"katysails" wrote in message
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If a horn blows in the fog, and there is nobody there to hear
it,
does
it make a
sound?

Yes.
--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs
should
relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein