Asked by Falon Perkins on Jul 18, 2024
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The pitch of a sound (from a low bass to a high shriek) is related to the amplitude of the sound waves that reach the eardrum.
Sound Waves
Waves of sound that propagate through air or other materials, perceived when they make contact with an individual's or an animal's ear.
Amplitude
In physics, it is the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Pitch
A term that can refer to the perceived frequency of a sound, often described as how "high" or "low" a note sounds.
- Discuss the relationship between physical characteristics of stimuli (sound and light) and their perception.
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Aneesa AhmedJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The pitch of a sound is actually related to the frequency of the sound waves, not the amplitude. The amplitude (or intensity) of the sound waves is related to the perceived loudness of the sound.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the relationship between physical characteristics of stimuli (sound and light) and their perception.
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