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The pitch of a sound is determined long before it reaches a person's ear,

and for that matter, even if it never impinges on a single ear.

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How are vibrations waves and energy are related to sound?

Sound is a form of energy produced by vibrations traveling through a medium, such as air. These vibrations create sound waves that can be detected by the ear and interpreted as sound. The frequency of the vibrations determines the pitch of the sound, while the amplitude of the vibrations determines the volume.


Is pitch the quality of being a high or low sound?

Yes, pitch is the quality of sound that determines whether it is perceived as high or low. It is determined by the frequency of sound waves, with higher frequencies creating higher pitch sounds and lower frequencies creating lower pitch sounds.


What effects do loudness and pitch have on the human ear?

Loudness affects the intensity of sound waves that reach the ear, influencing the perception of volume. Pitch, determined by the frequency of sound waves, influences the perception of high or low tones. The human ear can detect a wide range of loudness levels and pitch frequencies.


The strength of a sound wave determines what aspect of hearing?

The strength of a sound wave, or its amplitude, determines how loud the sound is perceived to be by the human ear. Higher amplitudes correspond to louder sounds, while softer sounds have lower amplitudes.


What depends on amplitude of sound?

The amplitude of sound waves determines the loudness or volume of sound perceived by the human ear. Higher amplitude sound waves are perceived as louder, while lower amplitude sound waves are perceived as softer.

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The frequency of a sound wave determines what?

The rate at which the sound source is vibrating :) --> novanet answer


What part of the ear determines the pitch of a sound?

That would be the brain. The ear itself is only designed to transfer the wave frequency through the hair cells in the cocchlea to the auditory nerve. The auditory nerve sends the signal to the brain where it is interpreted.


What determines the highness or lowness of a sound?

The frequency of a sound wave determines the pitch of the sound. Higher frequency waves produce higher-pitched sounds, while lower frequency waves produce lower-pitched sounds. The pitch is perceived by the human ear based on how rapidly the sound wave vibrates.


How are vibrations waves and energy are related to sound?

Sound is a form of energy produced by vibrations traveling through a medium, such as air. These vibrations create sound waves that can be detected by the ear and interpreted as sound. The frequency of the vibrations determines the pitch of the sound, while the amplitude of the vibrations determines the volume.


Is pitch the quality of being a high or low sound?

Yes, pitch is the quality of sound that determines whether it is perceived as high or low. It is determined by the frequency of sound waves, with higher frequencies creating higher pitch sounds and lower frequencies creating lower pitch sounds.


What part of the ear is sound produced by?

The ear does not produce (make) sound.


Which part of the ear trap sound waves?

ear drum


What part of your ear do sound waves enter through?

Ear canal


Part of the ear that catches sound waves?

External (outer) ear.


Name the part of the outer ear that directs sound waves to the tympanic?

That part is called as ear lobe or the pinna of the ear.


Which part of the ear collects sound waves?

The pinna of the ear collects sound waves. This is the part you see on the side of the head.


Where do people wear ear defenders?

people wear ear defenders because incase of a high pitch sound the ears defenders absorb the sound and then you don't have an ear infection.