Consider the original wave. Which of the four examples represents the same sound just much...
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Consider the original wave. Which of the four examples represents the same sound just much louder?
a. Wave A.
b. Wave D.
c. Wave C.
d. Wave D.
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Sound:
Sound is caused by vibrations in the air that can travel into our ears and be interpreted as sound by the Brain. As a vibration, it also can be expressed as a wave, and has the properties of amplitude, frequency, and wavelength, that define the properties of the sound in question.
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View this answerWave A features a soundwave with the same wavelength as the original wave, but lower amplitude. This means that the sound is of lower volume, and so...
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Sound: Definition, Influences, Pitch & Volume
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Learn the definition of sound and the factors affecting the speed and volume of sound waves. Understand the frequency, pitch, and intensity of sound waves with examples.
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