Physicseasy · Past Paper
Which of the following materials is the best absorber of sound?
ASteel plate
BGlass window
CCurtains/Carpets
DConcrete wall
✓ Correct Answer: C — Curtains/Carpets
Soft, porous materials like curtains and carpets absorb sound waves rather than reflecting them, reducing reverberation.
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