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Question
In what respect does waveforms of noise and a musical note differ. Draw diagrams to illustrate your answer.
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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:
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