Question

Nonspeech and nonmusical noise are perceived as a buzz at a rate of about:

A) 3 segments per second.
B) 5 segments per second.
C) 7 segments per second.
D) 10 segments per second.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option D) 10 segments per second.

Step-by-step explanation:

The perception of pitch, or the ability to distinguish between two sounds with different frequencies, depends on the frequency difference between the two sounds. According to the information provided, most humans can discriminate between two sounds if their frequencies differ by 0.3% or more.

If we apply this information to the given options, the minimum frequency difference needed to distinguish between two sounds would be 100 Hz. Therefore, the correct answer is 100 Hz, option d.