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Properties of Sound Waves — Quiz

Question 6 • Physics

Which best describes pitch?

Answer
A
the amount of time taken for a longitudinal wave to produce one cycle
B
the distance between two corresponding parts of a transverse wave
C
the number of cycles per second perceived by the human ear
D
the amplitude of a wave when the natural frequency is matched

Explanation

Pitch is how high or low a sound seems, and it depends on the sound’s frequency—the number of cycles per second that reaches the ear. Therefore, the best description is “the number of cycles per second perceived by the human ear.” Choice A describes the period, the time for one cycle, while B describes wavelength.

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