Frequency and Pitch

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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High frequency waves have _________ wavelength.

• varying
• high
• the same
• low

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If distance C on the diagram decreased, what would happen to the pitch? 

• The volume would be louder. 
• The volume would be softer. 
• The pitch would be higher. 
• The pitch would be lower. 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

If the distance represented by the letter A were decreased, how would it change the way the sound was heard?

• The sound would be higher. 
• The sound would be lower. 
• The sound would be softer. 
• The sound would be louder. 

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The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second

• frequency
• wavelength
• pitch
• amplitude

What does pitch depend on?

• amplitude 
• frequency
• intensity 
• volume of sound

Which of the following sound waves represents a dolphin's loud and high pitched whistle. 

• Wave 1
• Wave 2
• Wave 3 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following sound waves represents an angry dog's low pitched and loud growl (Grrrrr-ruff)? 

• Wave 1
• Wave 2
• Wave 3 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Soundwave begins with a/an

• echo
• interference
• back and forth vibration
• wave