Lesson: Chapter 4 — Waves and their applications

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Question 1

Which property of a sound wave does pitch depend on?

A Frequency B Amplitude C Shape of the waveform D Speed

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Frequency. A higher frequency gives a higher pitch.

Amplitude decides loudness, and the shape of the waveform decides quality.

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