Characteristics of Sound WavesSound travels in the form of a wave. Waves are characterized by three basic quantities. They are frequency, speed, and amplitude. Two of the main characteristics of sound are pitch and loudness, which in turn are determined …

Analysing Sound WavesSounds are mechanical waves. They are caused by vibrating objects. The string of a guitar, the skin of a drum and a tuning fork, all of these vibrate to produce sound. The vibrating cone of a loudspeaker in Figure produces sound. Its…