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In sound, amplitude refers to the magnitude of a sound wave, often linked to its loudness. It is measured as the maximum displacement of the wave from its resting position. Higher amplitudes result in louder sounds, while lower amplitudes produce softer sounds.

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Define ampitude of a sound wave?

The Amplitude of a sound is it's loudness. It is possible to convert a sound wave into a transverse wave and see it on a CRO. (Cathode Ray Oscilloscope) A quiet sound has a low aplitude and a loud sound therefore has a high amplitude.


Does amplitude mean louder?

No. Amplitude refers to the height of a wave. If the wave is a sound wave a larger amplitude would mean a louder sound.


The pitch of a sound is the distance from the sound source?

The pitch of a sound means the frequency. That stays constant with distance. You mean the sound pressure level that decreases with distance.


What is associated with the loudness of sound waves?

Loudness is affected by parameters other than sound pressure, including frequency and duration. In acoustics volume is related to amplitude, sound pressure, and dynamics.The loudness of a sound can be measured by a sound pressure level meter. It belongs to psycho acoustics.Loudness is a subjective measure, which is often confused with objective measures of sound prtessure such as decibels or sound intensity. Filters such as A-weighting attempt to adjust sound measurements to correspond to loudness as perceived by the average human. However, as the perception of loudness varies from person to person it cannot be universally measured using any single metric.There is subjectivly perceived loudness (volume), objectively measured sound pressure (voltage), and theoretically calculated sound intensity (acoustic power).Scroll down to related links and look at "All about loudness".


What does volume mean when we are describing a sound?

Volume refers to the loudness or intensity of a sound. It is measured in decibels (dB), with higher decibel levels indicating a louder sound. Volume is influenced by the amplitude of the sound wave, which determines how powerful the sound is perceived to be.