A sound wave with a low frequency will have _______.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is a low pitch.

Key Points

A sound wave with a low frequency will produce a low pitch.
The pitch of a sound is directly related to its frequency: higher frequencies produce higher pitches, while lower frequencies result in lower pitches.
In musical terms, a low-frequency sound might be similar to the sound of a bass guitar or a tuba.
This principle is fundamental to understanding how different musical instruments produce different sounds.
The human ear can generally detect frequencies from about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, with lower frequencies being perceived as lower pitched.
Low-frequency sounds are often used in various applications such as subwoofers in audio systems to enhance bass sounds.

Additional Information

Low amplitude
- Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave and is related to the loudness of the sound.
- A sound wave with low amplitude will be quieter, not necessarily lower in pitch.
Short wavelength
- Wavelength is inversely related to frequency. A low frequency actually corresponds to a long wavelength, not a short one.
High pitch
- A high pitch sound is produced by a high frequency sound wave, which is the opposite of a low-frequency sound wave.