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Is it the speed or the size of the vibration that changes the pitch of a sound?
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∙ 14y ago
Neither. Speed of sound waves doesn't change unless there is a change in the medium (substance through which the wave moves). the size of the vibration determines how loud the sound is. the length of the vibration is what determines the pitch.
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What is a quality determined by the speed of vibration of sound waves?
conduction
How does the pitch of a sound affect its speed?
Pitch of sound in air does not affect the speed of sound.The speed of sound in air is also not affected by atmospheric pressure.Temperature does affect the speed of sound in air.Similar statements are not true for liquids or solids. It stops being true for gasses when pressure and temperature are near the point that the gas will liquify.
How does the temperature change the sound pitch?
If the temperature goes up so goes the pitch (frequency) for woodwinds, because the speed of sound goes up with temperature.
Is the speed of sound greater or lesser different altitudes?
It changes depending on the altitude so at some altitudes the speed of sound is greater and at others it is less.
When the speed of light changes the frequencywavelegnth changes?
The constancy of the speed of light in vacuum is the keystone of relativity. Because of this, the frequency/wavelenth of the light changes relative to the observer when the source is approaching or receding from the observer. That's why there is red shift. Usually, this is explained by analogy to the Doppler effect with sound waves, where the speed of sound is constant and the frequency has to changes as the relative motion changes.
The speed of what tells whether a sound will be a high or low pitch?
The speed of the vibration. High speed vibration = high frequency = short wavelength = high pitch. Low speed vibration = low frequency = long waves = low pitch.
Why a sound is made the wind blows through the leaves on a tree?
Sound is caused by a vibration of the leaves. Depending on the shape and stiffness of the leaves, the sound will sound different. Also the speed of the wind will affect the loudness and pitch of the sound.
Why sound is made when the wind blows through the leaves on a tree?
Sound is caused by a vibration of the leaves. Depending on the shape and stiffness of the leaves, the sound will sound different. Also the speed of the wind will affect the loudness and pitch of the sound.
What is the quality determined by the speed of vibration of sound waves?
heat
What is a quality determined by the speed of vibration of sound waves?
conduction
What changes when the pitch of a note changes?
Tiny hairs inside the Cochlea (see related link)act like little 'tuning forks' which will sympathetically vibrate with different frequencies (pitches) of sound. There are nerves associated with each hair, which transmits information to the brain.
Does the strength to strike the tuning fork effect the speed of sound in a vibrating air column?
No The strength you strike it will affect the overall volume, or intensity or amplitude of the sound. However, the speed of vibration (frequency or pitch) will remain constant. That is the point of a tuning fork. It can be used to tune musical instruments because it has a reproducible frequency or pitch.
How does the pitch of a sound affect its speed?
Pitch of sound in air does not affect the speed of sound.The speed of sound in air is also not affected by atmospheric pressure.Temperature does affect the speed of sound in air.Similar statements are not true for liquids or solids. It stops being true for gasses when pressure and temperature are near the point that the gas will liquify.
Is The pitch of a sound is determined by its wavelength and speed together or its?
The pitch of a sound can be determined by its frequencyalone.
When you increased the length of a guitar string the pitch or vibration speed that is produce becomes?
lower
What makes the buzzing sound on a honeybee?
The high speed flapping of their wings makes a vibration sound that is the 'buzz' that you can hear.
What does high pressure do to sound?
The speed of sound does not change with atmospheric pressure. The speed of sound changes with temperature.
