Question
What is a wave? Define the amplitude of a wave. How sound wave is generated in our vocal cords?
Answer
A wave is a disturbance that travels through space and time. It is characterized by a periodic oscillation of a quantity, such as pressure, electric field strength, or displacement of a medium.
The amplitude of a wave is the maximum displacement of the medium from its equilibrium position. It is a measure of the strength of the wave.
Sound waves are generated in our vocal cords when air from our lungs is pushed through the narrow gap between the vocal cords. The tension and shape of the vocal cords can be adjusted by muscles to produce different pitches and tones, creating sound waves that travel through the air as speech or singing.
