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What is the principal difference between amplitude and frequency in the context of sound waves?
(A) Amplitude is the tone or timbre of a sound, whereas frequency is the pitch.
(B) Amplitude is detected in the cochlea, whereas frequency is detected in the auditory cortex.
(C) Amplitude is the height of the sound wave, whereas frequency is a measure of how frequently the sound waves pass a given point.
(D) Both measure qualities of sound, but frequency is a more accurate measure since it measures the shapes of the waves rather than the strength of the waves.
(E) Frequency is a measure for light waves, whereas amplitude is a measure for sound waves.
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Amplitude is the height of the sound wave, whereas frequency is a measure of how frequently the sound waves pass a given point.
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Amplitude is a measure of the height of the wave, creating the volume of the sound. Frequency is the measure of how quickly the waves pass a point, causing the pitch of the sound. The other choices are incorrect distractions.
Posted : 30/01/2024 2:32 pm