Asked by
Simone Valencia
on Oct 31, 2024
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To what does the term amplitude refer?
A) the maximum number of hertz per second
B) the rate at which the pitch increases
C) the number of sound waves per second
D) the amount of pressure exerted by each air particle on the next
Amplitude
The height of a wave crest, used (in the case of sound waves) as a measure of sound intensity.
Hertz
The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), representing one cycle per second.
- Understand the concept of amplitude and its relation to sound pressure.
Verified Answer
HI
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of amplitude and its relation to sound pressure.