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The frequency of a sound wave determines its:

Answer: Pitch.

  • A Loudness
  • B Pitch
  • C Quality
  • D Speed

Correct answer: B. Pitch

Explanation: Pitch is the perceptual quality determined by frequency. Higher frequency = higher pitch.

Standing Wave: Nodes and Antinodes (Open Pipe, 2nd Harmonic)nodenodenodeantinodeantinodeSolid and dashed lines show the string/air column at two instants - nodes never move

A standing wave forms from two identical waves travelling in opposite directions and interfering; nodes (always zero displacement) and antinodes (maximum displacement) stay fixed in place, unlike a travelling wave where the whole pattern moves.

Concept context

Wave types, superposition, standing waves, Doppler effect, and sound intensity.

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