Which of the following factors will affect the velocity of sound?

a

An increase in the pitch of the sound

b

An increase in the loudness of the sound

c

Wind travelling in the same direction of the sound

d

A change in the atmospheric pressure at constant temperature

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The correct answer is:

C. Wind travelling in the same direction of the sound

Explanation:

The velocity of sound depends on the medium through which it travels. Factors affecting sound velocity include:

1. Medium's properties – Sound travels faster in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.


2. Temperature – In gases, higher temperatures increase the speed of sound.


3. Wind direction – Wind moving in the same direction as the sound wave increases its velocity, while wind in the opposite direction slows it down.



Now, analyzing the options:

A & B: Pitch and loudness affect perception, not velocity.

D: At constant temperature, atmospheric pressure does not affect sound speed because both pressure and density change proportionally, keeping the velocity unchanged.


Thus, C is the correct answer.

Tibron
2 years ago

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teebreezy101
7 years ago

velocity= frequency*wavelength
pitch of sound depends on the frequency..
Increase in pitch increases the velocity thereby increasing the velocity of the sound!
A is the answer

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