Asked by Ashley Amancio on Jul 18, 2024
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Which of the following terms refers to the amplitude of a light wave such as how high or low the wave is?
A) color
B) brightness
C) pitch
D) hue
Amplitude
The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Brightness
A visual perception describing the perception of luminance, or the intensity of light emitted or reflected by an object.
- Explore the connection between the physical properties of stimuli (sound and light) and their subsequent perception.
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cecilia gutierrezJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Brightness refers to the amplitude of a light wave, or how high or low the wave is. Color refers to the specific wavelength of light, pitch refers to the frequency of sound waves, and hue refers to the specific shade or tint of a color.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the connection between the physical properties of stimuli (sound and light) and their subsequent perception.