Chapter 11 Sound Questions-02
Questions
1. Which wave property determines (a) loudness, (b) pitch?
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Answer
(a) Amplitude - The loudness of the sound and its amplitude is directly related to each other. The larger the amplitude, the louder the sound.
(b) Frequency - The pitch of the sound and its frequency is directly related to each other. If the pitch is high, then the frequency of sound is also high.
2. Guess which sound has a higher pitch: guitar or car horn?
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Answer
The pitch of a sound is directly proportional to its frequency. Therefore, the guitar has a higher pitch when compared to a car horn.
