Statement 1: The higher the frequency of a sound, the higher is its pitch.
Statement 2: The higher the amplitude of a sound, the lower is its loudness.

Statement 1 only

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Statement 2 only

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Neither statement 1 nor 2

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Both statement 1 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is A Statement 1 only
The sensation of frequency of a sound is commonly referred to as the pitch of the sound. The higher the frequency of a sound wave, the higher is its pitch. The loudness of a sound increases with increase in its amplitude. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.

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