1. The quality of sound, also known as timbre, is defined by its unique combination of overtones and harmonics, which contribute to its richness, color, and distinguishability from other sounds, even if they share the same pitch and loudness.

    The quality of sound, also known as timbre, is defined by its unique combination of overtones and harmonics, which contribute to its richness, color, and distinguishability from other sounds, even if they share the same pitch and loudness.

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  2. Hitting a table harder increases the amplitude of vibrations in the table, resulting in larger waves of air being produced. These larger waves carry more energy and cause the air particles to vibrate with greater intensity, resulting in a louder sound.

    Hitting a table harder increases the amplitude of vibrations in the table, resulting in larger waves of air being produced. These larger waves carry more energy and cause the air particles to vibrate with greater intensity, resulting in a louder sound.

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  3. The force applied to an object affects the amplitude of the sound wave it produces by increasing the magnitude of vibrations. Stronger force leads to larger vibrations, resulting in higher amplitude sound waves and thus, a louder sound.

    The force applied to an object affects the amplitude of the sound wave it produces by increasing the magnitude of vibrations. Stronger force leads to larger vibrations, resulting in higher amplitude sound waves and thus, a louder sound.

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  4. The amplitude of a sound wave primarily determines its loudness or volume. Higher amplitudes correspond to louder sounds, while lower amplitudes result in quieter sounds, regardless of changes in pitch or frequency.

    The amplitude of a sound wave primarily determines its loudness or volume. Higher amplitudes correspond to louder sounds, while lower amplitudes result in quieter sounds, regardless of changes in pitch or frequency.

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  5. The unit used to measure amplitude in the context of sound waves is the decibel (dB). It quantifies the intensity or magnitude of the sound wave, with higher decibel values corresponding to greater amplitudes and louder sounds.

    The unit used to measure amplitude in the context of sound waves is the decibel (dB). It quantifies the intensity or magnitude of the sound wave, with higher decibel values corresponding to greater amplitudes and louder sounds.

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