Chapter 10 Sounds Waves: Characteristics and Applications - Part 3

How does temperature affect the frequency of a sound wave emitted by a vibrating tuning fork?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
How does temperature affect the frequency of a sound wave emitted by a vibrating tuning fork?
Options
A. Temperature changes alter air sound speed, but source frequency remains largely intrinsic to fork dimensions
B. Frequency doubles
C. Frequency changes drastically with temperature
D. Frequency drops to zero
Explanation
Source frequency is determined by fork elasticity and mass, whereas wave speed varies with temperature.
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