Chapter 12: 6Q (page 328)
The voice of a person who has inhaled helium sounds very high-pitched. Why?
Short Answer
With helium, the speed of sound is high and hence the frequency. Therefore, the pitch of the wave becomes high.
Chapter 12: 6Q (page 328)
The voice of a person who has inhaled helium sounds very high-pitched. Why?
With helium, the speed of sound is high and hence the frequency. Therefore, the pitch of the wave becomes high.
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Figure 12-36
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