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SOUND WAVES
10.1 Characteristics of Sound Waves
Materials Observation
Wooden plank The sound of the ticking of the clock can be
heard clearly.
Metal sheet The sound of the ticking of the clock can be
heard clearer
towel The sound of the ticking of the clock can be
heard softer.
10.2 Loudness and pitch of sound
Depends on Unit
Loudness amplitude meter, m
Amplitude Frequency
Meaning the maximum the complete
distance from the number of waves
equilibrium point. produced within a
second.
3. Amplitude, A is the maximum distance from the equilibrium
point. Amplitude is measured in meter or centimeter unit.