If the ratio of pitches of two sounds is 1:2, what is the ratio of their frequencies?

2:1

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1:1

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1:4

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1:2

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Solution

The correct option is D 1:2
The pitch of sound is directly proportional to the frequency. The higher the pitch of a sound, the higher is its frequency. Thus, the ratio of their frequencies would also be 1:2.

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