Everyday Physics
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Effects of Wave Amplitude
The amplitude of a wave determines how strongly it is perceived. For light waves (trasverse), the amplitude determines the brightness of a color. For sound waves (longitudinal), amplitude determines the loudness (intensity) of the sound being heard.
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