wave_mechanics musical_sound Question 8

Question: When we hear a sound, we can identify its source from

[KCET (Med.) 2001]

Options:

A) Amplitude of sound

B) Intensity of sound

C) Wavelength of sound

D) Overtones present in the sound

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The sounds of different source are said to differ in quality.

The number of overtones and their relative intensities determines the quality of any musical sound.