Sound Waves

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What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second (m/s).

What is pitch in sound waves?

Pitch is the perceptual property of sounds that allows their ordering on a frequency-related scale, related to frequency.

What happens during the Doppler Effect?

The Doppler Effect occurs when the frequency of a wave changes for an observer moving relative to the source of the wave.

Explain how echo is formed.

An echo is formed when a sound wave reflects off a surface and returns to the listener.

What is resonance in sound?

Resonance occurs when an object vibrates at a particular frequency that matches its natural frequency, amplifying the sound.

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