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Sampling — OCR GCSE Computer Science Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Computer Science · key term

Sampling

Definition

Measuring the amplitude of an analogue sound wave at regular time intervals.

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OCR GCSE Computer Science · J277

Paper 1

Revise: Digital Sound Sampling

OCR Computer Science past papers

Exam tips

1
When explaining sampling, state what is measured: the amplitude (height) of the sound wave, at regular time intervals.

Related key terms

Amplitude
Analogue signal
Analogue-to-digital conversion
Binary
Sample

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