Question

Is it true that carpets and curtains/drapes placed on the floor or wall surfaces can reduce noise level. Explain briefly?

Answer 1

Sound absorption by materials

Materials have a property of sound absorption based on their thickness, porosity and density.

Carpets and soundproofing

Yes, it is true that carpets and curtains/ drapes placed on the floor or wall surfaces can reduce noise level. Carpets and curtains absorb sounds, reduce echoes and control reverberations. Hence, they are used to make rooms soundproof.