Suppose an audible sound wave were being produced at a frequency of 800 cycles per second. If the amplitude were doubled, the sound would become
A) louder.
B) softer.
C) higher in pitch.
D) lower in pitch.

Question

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Doubling the amplitude of a sound wave increases its intensity, making it louder. Changing the amplitude does not affect the frequency (pitch) of the sound wave.

Suppose an Audible Sound Wave Were Being Produced at a Frequency