A new paper published in the journal Physical Review Research provides experimental support for the hypothesis that hand clapping essentially acts like a Helmholtz resonator—akin to the hum ...

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The research confirms that the Helmholtz resonator model can predict handclap frequencies, highlighting the role of soft tissue in sound attenuation. This understanding could enable personal ...

The “Helmholtz resonator” concept explains the frequencies of sound produced by clapping the hands together in different configurations.