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What determines a sound wave's frequency?Multiple choice question.amplitudepitchtimbrewavelength

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What determines a sound wave's frequency?Multiple choice question.amplitudepitchtimbrewavelength

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The frequency of a sound wave is determined by its wavelength. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency. Conversely, the longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency. Therefore, the correct answer to your multiple choice question is "wavelength".

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