WBCS.LIVE practice question

The pitch of a sound wave strictly depends upon which physical property?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Amplitude
  2. Wavelength
  3. Frequency
  4. Speed

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Frequency

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Frequency šŸ“š Explanation: The pitch of a sound is a sensory characteristic that determines how "high" or "low" the sound is perceived by the human ear. It depends entirely on the frequency of the vibrating source producing the sound waves. A higher frequency produces a high-pitched sound (like a whistle), while a lower frequency yields a low-pitched sound (like a drum).