Which wave property determines (a) loudness, (b) pitch?

(a) Amplitude (b) Frequency

(a) The loudness of a sound depends on its amplitude. If the amplitude of a sound is large, then the sound produced will also be loud.

(b) The pitch of a sound depends on its frequency. A sound will be considered a high pitched sound, if its frequency is high.

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Chapter 8: Propagation of Sound Waves - Exercise

Chapter 8 Propagation of Sound Waves
Exercise | Q 1

Write true or false for a given statement.

A ticking clock sound is heard late when heard through a metal.

What is sound ?

The bees do not have voice-boxes. How do they produce sound ?

How can the pitch of sound produced in a piano be changed ?

Give two examples each of longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

Explain the terms 'crests' and troughs' of a wave? What type of waves consist of crests and troughs?

Which one of the following does not consist of transverse waves?

Sound is generated by the rhythmic ______ of an object.

What type of sound is produced by elephants and whales?

Name three animals, which can hear ultrasonic vibrations.