AP PSYCHOLOGY

SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

VISION SENSORY AND PERCEPTUAL PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following properties of sound is most similar to the color or hue of light?
A
pitch
B
volume
C
purity
D
clarity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The property of the sound that is most similar to the brightness of the light is loudness. Loudness of sound is the intensity of the sound and measures the loudness or softness of a sound wave. The loudness of the sound is expressed in decibel (dB).

Detailed explanation-2: -Property 4: Reflection of sound Sound waves, like light waves, follow the laws of reflection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Frequency, which is often used to describe waves, is an important characteristic. Frequency is used to distinguish one color of light from another, as well as one sound from another.

Detailed explanation-4: -The higher the frequency of vibration, the higher the tone or pitch.

Detailed explanation-5: -Wavelength determines the perceived color of light (and also the pitch of sound).

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