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Question
How does the wave pattern of a loud note differ from a soft note? Draw a diagram.
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Solution 1
Solution 2
The loudness of a sound wave is determined by its amplitude; it is proportional to the square of the amplitude. Therefore, the louder sound corresponds to the wave of larger amplitude.
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