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Stereo Sound
(physiology of hearing/perception of sound)

Stereo Sound consists of a vacuum cleaner hose bent into a U-shape with and earpiece at each end. One visitor holds the earpieces up to his or her ears and another taps the hose with a stick. When the tap is off-center, most people have a very clear sense that the sound comes from a place to one side of the head or the other, although the sound comes to both ears. Even though the time delay is very brief, our ear-brain system can detect it. This demonstrates how we are able to locate the sources of sounds as accurately as we do.

Exhibit Specs
60"dia X 96"h
100 lbs.
 
Exhibit Materials
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Stereo Sound 1
450 X 550 JPEG | 20k
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Stereo Sound 2
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Stereo Sound 3
373 X 540 JPEG | 18k
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