Physics GCSE
audibility graphs
What audibility graphs means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of audibility graphs
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Reference: AQA
Graphs showing how the minimum audible level changes with age and noise exposure.
Topics that use audibility graphs
- Sound waves (physics only) (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- diaphragms and drums
- ear drum
- ossicles
- sound to vibration
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- 20 kHz
- definition of ultrasound
- efficiency of conversion
Using audibility graphs in the exam
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