What is the difference between a low pitched and high pitched sound?

high pitched sound has a higher frequency than low pitched sound

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high pitched sound has a larger amplitude

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low pitched sound has a larger amplitude

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both sounds have same frequency but different amplitudes

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Solution

The correct option is A
high pitched sound has a higher frequency than low pitched sound

Pitch directly depends on frequency. Higher the frequency, higher is the pitch.

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