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High-frequency sound waves, typically above the audible range, do not have the capability to burn skin in the same way that heat does. However, at extremely high intensities, such as those produced by certain medical or industrial applications, high-frequency sound waves can potentially cause tissue damage or discomfort. This phenomenon is more about the intensity and pressure of the sound waves rather than their frequency alone. In general, everyday exposure to high-frequency sounds is not harmful to the skin.
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Does a high pitch sound result from low frequency waves?
No, a high pitch sound is typically associated with high-frequency waves, while low pitch sounds usually result from low-frequency waves. The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of the sound wave, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher pitches.
Do high frequency sound waves have a higher or lower pitch than low frequency sound wave?
Yes! All sound waves, regardless of pitch move at the same speed provided they are in the same medium. Differences in frequency cause the sound to be perceived as higher or lower. A high pitched sound has a higher frequency and shorter wavelength while low pitched sounds have lower frequencies and longer wavelengths
Is the frequency of thunder a low or high sound?
The frequency of thunder is generally a low sound. Thunder is produced by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning, creating low-frequency sound waves that we hear as rumbles and booms.
Which uses high-frequency sound waves to make an image of a developing fetus?
ultrasound
The name for the use of high frequency sound waves in an imaging process that is used to diagnose patient illness is?
Ultrasound imaging is the name for the use of high frequency sound waves in an imaging process used to diagnose patient illness.
What depend on the frequency on the sound waves?
Pitch
Does a high pitch sound result from low frequency waves?
No, a high pitch sound is typically associated with high-frequency waves, while low pitch sounds usually result from low-frequency waves. The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of the sound wave, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher pitches.
Do high frequency sound waves have a higher pitch than low frequency sound waves?
Yes, high frequency sound waves have a higher pitch than low frequency sound waves. Pitch is determined by the frequency of the sound wave, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher pitch and lower frequencies corresponding to lower pitch.
High frequency sound waves are know as?
Ultrasonic sound.
A high pitch always corresponds to?
high frequency
Do high frequency sound waves have a higher or lower pitch than low frequency sound wave?
Yes! All sound waves, regardless of pitch move at the same speed provided they are in the same medium. Differences in frequency cause the sound to be perceived as higher or lower. A high pitched sound has a higher frequency and shorter wavelength while low pitched sounds have lower frequencies and longer wavelengths
What is the relationship between pitch and frequency in sound waves?
Pitch and frequency are directly related in sound waves. The pitch of a sound is how high or low it sounds to our ears, while frequency is the number of vibrations per second that create the sound. Higher frequency sound waves have a higher pitch, while lower frequency sound waves have a lower pitch.
Does A high-pitched sound result from low frequency waves?
high pitch is high frequency, low pitch is low frequency
What is a description of sound as high or low?
High pitch sound waves have greater frequency and shorter wavelength, while low pitch sound waves have lower frequency and longer wavelength. These differences are perceived by our ears as the pitch of the sound.
What sound wave is the pitch related to?
In a way, yes, as the pitch of a sound wave is determined by it's frequency f, and a waves period T is the reciprocal of f. i.e. T=1/f
Do low frequency sound waves have high pitches?
No. Low pitches.
What are high frequency sounds?
A series of short length sound waves.
