Question 37
EasyOriginal questionA whistle sounds shrill and a drum sounds deep. The pitch of a sound depends on its
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Pitch is how high or low a sound seems, and it rises with the number of vibrations per second, the frequency.
Worth noting
Amplitude decides loudness, not pitch: a drum can be loud and still deep.
- Concept
- Pitch and frequency
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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