Question

The way we sense _____ of a sound wave is what is referred to as its pitch.

• A. the sensation of a loudness
• B. the sensation of a amplitude
• C. the sensation of a frequency
• D. the sensation of a wavelength

Answer 1

The correct option is C

the sensation of a frequency

The way we sense the frequency of a sound wave is referred to as its pitch. Å sound of a higher pitch corresponds to a wave of higher frequency while a sound of a lower pitch sound corresponds to a wave of lower frequency.