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Which of the following properties of a sound wave determine its pitch?

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Amplitude
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Distance from source to detector
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Frequency
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Speed
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Solution

The correct option is C Frequency
Answer is C.

Pitch describes how high or low a tone is and depends upon the rapidity with which a sounding body vibrates, i.e., upon the frequency of vibration. The higher the frequency of vibration, the higher the tone or pitch.

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