Q10 of 199 Page 206

Name the characteristic of sound which depends on

(a) amplitude


(b) frequency, and


(c) waveform.

(a) The characteristic of sound which depends on amplitude is loudness.

(b) The characteristic of sound which depends on frequency is pitch.


(c) The characteristic of sound which depends on waveform is timber.


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