A student beats a large drum and blows a high-pitched plastic whistle at the same time. Which property of the sound waves is the main reason why the whistle sounds so different from the drum?

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A student beats a large drum and blows a high-pitched plastic whistle at the same time. Which property of the sound waves is the main reason why the whistle sounds so different from the drum? — Exam MCQ

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D. The frequency of the sound waves is different for each instrument — The correct choice is The frequency of the sound waves is different for each instrument. Sound behaviour is determined by wave properties such as frequency, amplitude, wavelength and the medium of propagation.

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A. The type of air in the room changes when each instrument is played

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B. The loudness of the sound waves is always the same for both

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C. The speed of the sound waves through the air is different for each

A student beats a large drum and blows a high-pitched plastic whistle at the same time. Which property of the sound waves is the main reason why the whistle sounds so different from the drum?

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