Physical Hazards - Sound waves: research challenge

Physical Hazards

- Sound waves: research challenge -

Task 1:

Following your teacher's instructions, use the sound level meter/noise to register the sound levels of different school places

Register the sound level of each place/item:

a)

Physical/Sciences laboratory


b)

Regular classroom


c)

School gym


d)

School's cafetaria


e)

Outdoor break time


f)

Bus station


g)

Human voice


h)

School's bell



Draw a data chart on laptop computer to display the results according to sound intensity levels (dB (A) – decibels A). The results should be grouped according to the following categories: health risks and acoustic comfort