Does the sound wave above experience a change in pitch or loudness? Why?

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Basile [38]2 years ago

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My Apoligies for not being sooner.

Answer: The closer the particles get or the further apart they get, the greater the sound's amplitude. Sound amplitude causes a sound's loudness and intensity. The bigger the amplitude is, the louder and more intense the sound. - (This is copied)

General Answer : Its a change in sound, bassically the bigger the waves are, the louder the sound is.

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