Look at the graph below.

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Which sound has waves with the greatest amplitude?

A.
jet takeoff

B.
light whisper

C.
noisy classroom

D.
loud music

1 answer

Without the graph to analyze, I can offer some general information based on common characteristics of sound waves.

In general, amplitude refers to the height of the wave in a sound graph, and it is indicative of the loudness of the sound.

Among the options provided:

  • A jet takeoff typically produces a sound with a very high amplitude due to the loudness of the engines.
  • A light whisper has a very low amplitude.
  • A noisy classroom can vary, but it is usually louder than a whisper but quieter than a jet.
  • Loud music can also have a high amplitude, but it may vary depending on the specific music and volume.

Based on this reasoning, the sound with the greatest amplitude is likely to be A. jet takeoff.