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Question 1 • LA-Physical Science B-CR

The frequency of a sound wave determines

Answer
A
the pitch of the sound.
B
how loud the sound is.
C
how fast the sound travels.
D
the magnitude of the compression.

Explanation

Frequency is the number of sound-wave vibrations per second, and it determines how high or low a sound is perceived. Therefore, frequency determines the pitch of the sound. Loudness is mainly related to wave amplitude, while the speed of sound depends on the medium.

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