Multiple choice

When do vocal cords produce sound of low frequency (bass sound)? When cords are

  1. thin and relaxed

  2. thick and relaxed

  3. thick and taut

  4. thin and taut
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Low frequency (bass) sounds are produced when vocal cords are thick and relaxed. Thicker cords vibrate more slowly, producing lower frequencies. Relaxed cords allow for slower vibration rates compared to taut cords, which produce higher frequencies. This is why male voices (with thicker, longer cords) typically have lower pitches.

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