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Understanding Waves: Amplitude & Frequency

The document explains the relationship between sound wave characteristics, specifically how amplitude affects loudness and frequency affects pitch. It defines a waveform as a graphical representation of sound waves, highlighting the importance of amplitude and frequency. Additionally, it poses questions regarding the effects of changes in wavelength and amplitude on frequency and loudness, respectively.

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Understanding Waves: Amplitude & Frequency

The document explains the relationship between sound wave characteristics, specifically how amplitude affects loudness and frequency affects pitch. It defines a waveform as a graphical representation of sound waves, highlighting the importance of amplitude and frequency. Additionally, it poses questions regarding the effects of changes in wavelength and amplitude on frequency and loudness, respectively.

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Waves By : Daisy, Rinoa,

Raven
01 Explanation of how
loudness relates to
amplitude

Objectives
02 Explanation of how
pitch relates to
frequency

03 Interpretation of
waves
What is a waveform?
A waveform is a graphical representation of the shape of a sound wave that indicates
its characteristics (such as frequency and amplitude).
Parts of a Wave

crest
vibration amplitude

direction
of travel wavelength
trough
PARTS OF A WAVE: Amplitude
The amplitude of a wave is
the height from the crest to
its rest position. A larger amplitude

amplitude causes a louder


sound, while a smaller one
causes a softer sound.
PARTS OF A WAVE: Frequency
Frequency is the number of
low frequency
sound waves measured per
second, it is measured using
hertz or Hz and the higher
the frequency, the higher the
pitch of the sound is. A lower high frequency
frequency has a lower pitch.
how loudness relates to amplitude

If the amplitude is larger, the sound will


be louder while if it is smaller, the sound
will be quieter

how pitch relates to frequency

Explanation Higher frequency produces a higher


pitch, while a lower frequency produces
a lower pitch
This explains how loudness
relates to amplitude and how
pitch relates to frequency
Compare these two
waves in terms of
frequency and amplitude.

A B
What happens to the frequency of a
wave if its wavelength decreases?
A) The frequency increases

B) The frequency decreases

C) The frequency remains the same


What happens to the loudness of a
wave if its amplitude decreases?
A) The loudness increases

B) The loudness decreases

C) The loudness remains the same


Summary
A waveform is a graphical representation of sound
waves. A waveform's amplitude controls the
loudness of the sound. A waveform's frequency
controls the pitch of the sound.
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