What property of a sound wave determines its pitch?

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A Amplitude
B Frequency
C Speed
D Wavelength

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Answer: B. Frequency

Answer: B) Frequency
Explanation: Pitch is directly proportional to frequency; a higher frequency produces a higher-pitched sound. Amplitude determines the volume or loudness of the sound wave, not the pitch.

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What property of a sound wave determines its pitch?

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