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A student is modeling the relationship between a sound wave's amplitude and its energy. The student will use a series of labeled pictures to illustrate the relationship. Which picture would be appropriate for this model?

A.
a tuning fork vibrating when it is exposed to a particular note

B.
people covering their ears when they hear a loud sound

C.
a glass shattering when it is exposed to a high-pitched sound

D.
a dog looking in the direction of a sound humans can't hear

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People covering their ears indicates a loud (high‑amplitude) sound. Amplitude of a sound wave relates to its energy and perceived loudness, so that picture models the amplitude–energy relationship.