Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
In what respect does waveforms of noise and a musical note differ. Draw diagrams to illustrate your answer.
Advertisements
Solution
The waveform of noise is irregular, discontinuous, and non-periodic while the waveform of a musical note is regular, continuous, and periodic.
These waveforms are shown in the figure given below:
RELATED QUESTIONS
Define frequency term in relation to a wave.
What adjustments would you make for tuning a stringed instrument for it to emit a note of a desired frequency?
Name two sound absorbing materials (or objects) which can make our big room less echoey.
What are infrasonic waves?
Point out the waves from the given list, i.e., light, sound, radio waves, ultrasonic waves, and thermal radiation, the energy is propagated by mechanical waves.
Why will an echo not be heard when the distance between the source of the sound and the reflecting surface is 10 m?
State two factors on which the natural frequency of a body depends.
