### Understanding Wave Properties - Educational OverviewThe following is a detailed explanation of changes in air pressure readings as a sound wave arrives, represented graphically over a short period of time (20 milliseconds). This content will help you understand the basic properties of waves through visual data.#### Graph Interpretation#### Description:The graph displays the variations in air pressure over time as detected by a sensor. Time is plotted along the X-axis, measured in milliseconds (ms), ranging from 0 to 20 milliseconds. Air pressure, which indicates the amplitude of the sound wave, is plotted along the Y-axis.#### Components of the Graph:1. **Waveform:** The graph shows a sinusoidal waveform with peaks and troughs, representing the oscillating air pressure as the sound wave passes through the sensor.2. **Arrowed Line Segment:** There is a vertical line segment with arrowheads on both ends drawn between the peak (highest point) and the trough (lowest point) of the waveform. This line signifies the distance between the maximum positive and maximum negative pressures of the wave.#### Question for Self-Assessment:The graph is part of a question asking which basic property of the wave is indicated by the line segment with arrowheads.#### Multiple-Choice Options:1. **Amplitude**2. **Velocity**3. **Wavelength**4. **Frequency**#### Explanation:The line segment with arrowheads represents the amplitude of the wave. **Amplitude** is defined as the maximum displacement of points on a wave, which, in this context, relates to the maximum change in air pressure caused by the sound wave.#### Answer:- The correct option is **Amplitude**.This educational material will help students and learners to visually and conceptually grasp the fundamental concept of wave amplitude, an essential property in the study of sound waves and their behavior.

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es A 4 The graph below shows changes in what an air pressure sensor reads as a sound wave arrives for a short period of time (20 milliseconds). Which basic property of the wave is indicated by the line segment with arrowheads? M 0 5 10 20 Time (milliseconds) amplitude velocity wavelength frequency This is a required question 발 Air pressure H 15 DELL

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter17: Sound Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.55AP: An ultrasonic tape measure uses frequencies above 20 MHz to determine dimensions of structures such...

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