Asked by
Michelle Durante
on Dec 19, 2024Verified
If we increase the amount of air that is compacted in each sound wave but keep the same number of waves, then we have changed the:
A) timbre.
B) pitch.
C) amplitude.
D) frequency.
Amplitude
The magnitude or extent of oscillation in a wave or periodic function.
Air
The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
Sound Wave
Mechanical displacement of molecules caused by changing pressure that possesses the physical properties of frequency, amplitude, and complexity. Also referred to as a compression wave.
- Gain insight into how the amplitude affects the sound level.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into how the amplitude affects the sound level.