Asked by Bailey Harvey on May 10, 2024
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Shelly is at a baseball game,and the noise of the crowd seems extremely loud to her.The loudness she hears is determined by the ________ of the sound waves.
A) frequency
B) amplitude
C) pitch
D) length
Sound Waves
Vibrations that travel through air or another medium and can be heard when they reach an ear or a detecting device.
Amplitude
The magnitude or intensity of a fluctuating signal, measured from the average or rest position to the peak.
Loudness
A subjective perception of the intensity of a sound, influenced by its amplitude and frequency, and how it is received and interpreted by the ear and brain.
- Analyze the influence of sound amplitude and frequency on the perception of loudness and pitch.
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RP
Rajvir PooniMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The loudness of a sound is determined by the amplitude of its sound waves. Frequency is related to pitch, not loudness. Length is not a factor in determining loudness.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the influence of sound amplitude and frequency on the perception of loudness and pitch.