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O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q261 Mark

Waveforms are shown on a cathode-ray oscilloscope for a flute and for a guitar, each playing the same note. The oscilloscope settings are the same for both waveforms. What is the difference between the two sounds?

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Athe amplitude

Bthe frequency

Cthe quality (timbre)

Dthe wavelength

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C: the quality (timbre)

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Topic: Waves, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 26.

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