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[ELI5] If sound is matter vibrating, and the speed it vibrates is pitch, what dictates volume? Is it the amount of matter vibrating, and if so, does that mean there’s a “max volume” for air?
gpt
The energy it carries, which is apparent by the amount of space by which it displaces particles, known as amplitude. I’m not aware if there exists a max volume, but there’s definitely a threshold where it begins to cause damage to things.