Practice Amplitude, Time Period And Frequency Of A Vibration (10.5)

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Question 1.
What is amplitude?
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Think about what happens when a string is plucked.
Question 2.
What is frequency measured in?
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Remember the unit of measure we often hear when talking about sound.
3Question 3.
What does amplitude measure?
- Number of vibrations
- Loudness of sound
- Distance from the rest position
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Consider what amplitude means in relation to movements.
4Question 4.
True or False: The time period is the duration of one cycle of vibration.
- True
- False
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Think about what defines a cycle in motions.
Question 5.
If a sound wave has a frequency of 440 Hz, what is its time period? Calculate and explain your reasoning.
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Use the relationship between frequency and time period to find your answer.
Question 6.
A tuning fork vibrates with a frequency of 400 Hz. If its amplitude increases, how does this affect the sound we hear?
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Consider how vibrations translate into sound volume.

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