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What branch of physics studies the production, transmission, and effects of sound?

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Acoustics

Acoustics is not just about music; it is used by architects to design concert halls and by doctors using ultrasound technology. The word comes from the Greek 'akoustikos,' which means 'of or for hearing.'

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