Two sound waves travel through air

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Sound · Sound

Problem

Two sound waves travel through air. Wave A: frequency 220 Hz, pressure amplitude 0.50 Pa. Wave B: frequency 440 Hz, pressure amplitude 0.25 Pa. Determine (i) which wave carries greater energy and (ii) which wave is perceived as higher in pitch, providing a brief justification for each response.

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