Which of the following statements about amplitude is FALSE? A) It can be measured in either dynes/cm² or in decibels. B) High-amplitude sound waves move your eardrum more than low-amplitude sound waves. C) We can detect amplitude differences in pure tones that differ by only 2 dB. D) A sound at 120 dB is twice as loud as a sound at 60 dB.

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A sound at 120 dB is not twice as loud as a sound at 60 dB, as the loudness perception is logarithmic rather than linear. In fact, a sound at 120 dB is about a million times louder than a sound at 60 dB.

Which of the Following Statements About Amplitude Is FALSE