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Questions
Fill in the blank.
The pitch of a sound depends on its ________.
Pitch of a sound depends on the _____ vibration.
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Solution 1
The pitch of a sound depends on its frequency.
Solution 2
Pitch of a sound depends on the frequency of the vibration.
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