Suppose that a sound source is emitting waves uniformly in all directions. If you move to a point twice as far away from the source, the frequency of the sound will be
A) twice as great.
B) one-fourth as great.
C) half as great.
D) unchanged.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The frequency of a sound wave depends on the source of the sound and does not change as you move closer to or further from the source. Distance affects the intensity or loudness of the sound, not its frequency.

Suppose That a Sound Source Is Emitting Waves Uniformly in All