Wave Mechanics Question 1089
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.
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