WAEC Physics 2021 Objective — Question 45

Question 45 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

45. A note produced by an instrument is distinguished from a similar note produced by another instrument by the

A. intensity
B. pitch
C. overtonesCorrect
D. loudness

Explanation

Two notes of the same pitch and loudness from different instruments differ in their overtone content, giving each instrument its characteristic timbre (quality).

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