Physics: Sound and Pitch

A wave is a disturbance that travels from one place to another, transferring energy without transporting matter.

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel, whereas electromagnetic waves do not require a medium.

A sound wave in air is an example of a longitudinal wave.

<p>Frequency is the number of oscillations per second, and time period is the time taken to complete one oscillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pitch is directly related to frequency, meaning that higher frequencies produce higher pitches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amplitude affects the loudness of a sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A light wave is an example of a transverse wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waveforms can be interpreted to understand the pitch and loudness of a sound wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a wave, while frequency is the number of oscillations per second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Echo is a characteristic of sound waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers