An Oscilloscope Can Display Sound Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What can a sound wave receiver, e.g a microphone, pick up?
A
Sound waves travelling through the air
2
Q
How do they display these sound waves snd measure their properties?
A
You can plug the microphone into an Oscilloscope
3
Q
What does the microphone then do?
A
Converts the sound waves to electrical signals
4
Q
What is an oscilloscope?
A
A device which can display the microphone signal as a trace on a screen
5
Q
What does the appearance of the wave on the screen tell you?
A
Whether the sound is loud or quiet, and high- or low-pitched
6
Q
What can you even take detailed measurements to calculate?
A
The frequency of the sound by adjusting the settings of the display
