The fact that both the violin and the flute notes travel through the same medium, air, at the same speed ensures that they arrive at our ears simultaneously, regardless of their differences in sound characteristics.
What aspect of sound waves ensures that both a violin and a flute note arrive at our ears simultaneously?
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The aspect of sound waves that ensures both a violin and a flute note arrive at our ears simultaneously is their speed in air, which is constant. Regardless of the frequency or pitch of the notes produced by the instruments, sound waves travel through the air at the same speed, allowing simultaneous perception.