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Question
What change do you expect in the characteristics of a musical sound if
(i) Its frequency is increased,
(ii) Its amplitude is increased?
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Solution
(i) If frequency of a musical sound is increased, its pitch will increase.
(ii) If amplitude of a musical sound is increased, its loudness will also increase.
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