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jaydnul
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Frequency is pitch. Or how fast it oscillates. So what does the amplitude translate to in physical space? I know its volume, or the amount of energy. But what does it actually do to the air when you increase the amplitude?
The sound wave amplitude is the measure of the maximum displacement of particles in a medium from their rest position as a sound wave passes through it.
The sound wave amplitude is measured in units of pressure, such as decibels (dB), which is a logarithmic scale that represents the perceived loudness of a sound.
The amplitude of a sound wave consists of the physical energy of the sound, which is a combination of the displacement of the particles in the medium and the pressure exerted by the sound wave.
The amplitude of a sound wave directly affects the perceived loudness of the sound. A higher amplitude means a louder sound, while a lower amplitude results in a quieter sound.
The amplitude of a sound wave can be influenced by various factors, including the energy source of the sound (e.g. a person's voice or a musical instrument), the distance from the source, and any obstacles or barriers in the medium that the sound wave is passing through.