What is a Hertz?

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a measure of the loudness of sound

the unit of frequency (Hz)

a device that can map waveforms

the frequency of sound

the unit to measure the volume of sound (dB)

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What is a decible?

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the frequency of sound

a measure of the loudness of sound

the unit of frequency (Hz)

the unit to measure the volume of sound (dB)

a device that can map waveforms

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What is volume (sound)?

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the unit to measure the volume of sound (dB)

the unit of frequency (Hz)

the frequency of sound

a device that can map waveforms

a measure of the loudness of sound

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What is pitch?

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a measure of the loudness of sound

the unit to measure the volume of sound (dB)

the frequency of sound

the unit of frequency (Hz)

a device that can map waveforms

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What is an oscilloscope?

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a device that can map waveforms

a measure of the loudness of sound

the unit to measure the volume of sound (dB)

the frequency of sound

the unit of frequency (Hz)

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