The Physical Stimulus for Audition - 2

The Physical Stimulus for Audition - 2

• Amplitude is the difference in air pressure between the compression and rarefaction.
  • The measure of sound amplitude is the relative measure called decibel or dB.
  • dB SPL, P2=0.0002 dynes/cm2 which is near the absolute threshold for hearing.

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