10.5 - Amplitude, Time Period and Frequency of a Vibration
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What is amplitude?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a string is plucked.
What is frequency measured in?
💡 Hint: Remember the unit of measure we often hear when talking about sound.
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What does amplitude measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what amplitude means in relation to movements.
True or False: The time period is the duration of one cycle of vibration.
💡 Hint: Think about what defines a cycle in motions.
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If a sound wave has a frequency of 440 Hz, what is its time period? Calculate and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between frequency and time period to find your answer.
A tuning fork vibrates with a frequency of 400 Hz. If its amplitude increases, how does this affect the sound we hear?
💡 Hint: Consider how vibrations translate into sound volume.
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