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Sound is a matter wave. It's the pressure wave within a matter medium and as such is not fundamental but depends entirely on the medium and the density there.

To explain further, since sound is not an object, but is rather a wave transmitted through the vibrations of a medium (such as air or water), each sound's properties are determined not only by the medium through which it is transmitted, but also by the instrument that generated the sound. Further, even for sound waves generated by the same instrument and transmitted through the same medium, the density of the medium will affect the speed of the sound wave and its rate of degradation. For example, the same sound wave generated in the water on the ocean's surface would behave quite differently when generated at a depth of 200 meters beneath the surface, since as the depth increases, the density of the water increases.

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What are the perceptual qualities related to the physical properties of sound including intensity and frequency?

Perceptual qualities related to the physical properties of sound include loudness, which is related to intensity, and pitch, which is related to frequency. Loudness is the perceived volume of a sound, while pitch is how high or low a sound is perceived to be. These perceptual qualities are directly influenced by the physical properties of sound waves.


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The physical properties of copper wire that are independent of the amount of matter include shape, conductivity, density, and melting point. Shape refers to the physical form of the wire, which remains constant regardless of its mass or volume.


What is an example a constant sound?

The fake sound you hear when you have tinnitus. Also, any device that is permanently on will produce a constant sound.


What properties can be observed with the use of your ears?

With your ears, you can observe properties such as sound frequency (pitch), sound intensity (loudness), sound direction (where the sound is coming from), and sound quality (timbre). Your ears allow you to perceive and interpret various auditory stimuli in your environment.

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What properties can be observed with the use of your ears?

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