MHT CET 2026 Physics question

The 'Loudness' and 'Pitch' of sound respectively are the human perception to

(A)intensity of sound and frequency of sound.Correct
(B)intensity of sound and velocity of sound.
(C)frequency of sound and velocity of sound.
(D)frequency of sound and intensity of sound.

Answer: (A)

Solution

Loudness is the physiological sensation (perception) of the intensity (amplitude squared) of a sound wave: a more intense sound is heard as louder. Pitch is the human perception of the frequency of the sound: a high-frequency sound is heard as shrill (high

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