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JAMB Physics 1981 Question 38

Question 38

Sound

The quality (timbre) of sound depends on

  1. A.amplitude
  2. B.frequency
  3. C.harmonics
  4. D.velocity
  5. E.wavelength
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (harmonics)

Explanation

Quality depends on which overtones (harmonics) are present and how strong they are, which is why instruments playing the same note sound different.