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What does sample resolution describe in a digital representation of sound?.
- A.The number of bits used to represent each sample
- B.The number of samples taken each second
- C.The highest frequency that can be recorded
- D.The total duration of the recording
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The number of bits used to represent each sample
Explanation
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Sample resolution is the number of bits used for each sound sample. A greater resolution allows more possible amplitude values to be represented.
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