JAMB Physics 2020 Objective — Question 33

Question 33 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

33. The quality of sound depends on

A. A. frequency
B. B. vibration
C. C. amplitude
D. D. harmonicsCorrect

Explanation

The pitch of a note depends on its frequency, the loudness depends on the amplitude, and the quality/timbre depends on the overtones/harmonics present.

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