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WAEC Physics 2023 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Increasing the frequency of a sound wave produces a sound with

  • A. longer wavelength
  • B. reduced loudness
  • C. higher pitchCorrect
  • D. more overtones

Explanation

The pitch of a sound wave depends on the frequency of vibration; sound waves with higher frequency produce higher-pitched notes.

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