Same pitch but with different loudness
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Two sound waves with the same frequency but different amplitudes can be heard when comparing a soft whisper and a loud shout. Both have the same pitch (frequency) but differ in volume (amplitude). Another example could be a gentle tap on a drum compared to a hard strike on the same drum, producing sound waves with the same frequency but different amplitudes.
When two waves with different frequencies and amplitudes are superimposed, they combine to create a new wave pattern. The resulting wave will have a complex pattern that is a combination of the individual waves. The amplitudes and frequencies of the original waves will influence the shape and characteristics of the resulting wave pattern.
The sound is caused by vibrations in the air, creating waves that travel to our ears and are interpreted by our brain as sound. Different frequencies and amplitudes of vibrations result in different sounds.
Different frequencies means the sound waves have different pitches. In addition to frequency, they may also have different amplitudes, which determine their loudness.
sounds waves are longitudinal and mechanical waves
A series of vibrations that can be heard is called sound waves. These waves travel through a medium, such as air or water, and are perceived by the auditory system as sound. Sound waves can have different frequencies and amplitudes, which determine characteristics like pitch and volume.