2007-09-17 13:52:48 · 5 answers · asked by To-the-Stars 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
i meant to say effect of frequency on amplitude in a wave motion
2007-09-17 14:10:30 · update #1
Normally no effect. The frequency refers to the number of cycles in a second and the amplitude refers to the magnitude of the oscillation in a simple harmonic motion. For example, if you have a simple pendulum, the frequency is inverse of its time period T and remains same whether you pull the pendulum more from the central position of equilibrium or just give it a small push.
2007-09-17 13:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frequency and amplitude are independent. Frequency (for a periodic wave) is # cycles per second (x-axis), amplitude is the height of the wave (y-axis).
So if you play a periodic wave, you can increase/decrease the frequency to make a higher/lower-pitched sound, and you can independently increase/decrease the volume (amplitude) to make it louder/softer.
2007-09-17 13:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by TurtleFromQuebec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frequency and amplitude are independent. However, the energy of a wave is a function of both.
2007-09-17 13:58:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Gene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frequency is independent of amplitude and vise versa.
Frequency is how often something happens.
Amplitude is how much there is of something.
2007-09-17 13:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by muffin xl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhh....yes
2007-09-17 13:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋