Physicseasy · Past Paper
The voices of men, women, and children are different mainly due to different:
ASpeeds of sound
BAmplitudes
CFrequencies (Pitch)
DWavelengths
✓ Correct Answer: C — Frequencies (Pitch)
The length and tension of vocal cords differ, causing different fundamental frequencies and thus different pitches.
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