Two sound waves travel through air

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Problem

Two sound waves travel through air. Wave P: frequency 500 Hz500\,\text{Hz}, amplitude 2 mm2\,\text{mm}. Wave Q: frequency 500 Hz500\,\text{Hz}, amplitude 4 mm4\,\text{mm}. Which statement about their loudness and pitch is correct? (a) Wave Q is louder and has the same pitch as Wave P (b) Wave P is louder and has the same pitch as Wave Q (c) Wave Q is louder and has a higher pitch than Wave P (d) Both waves are equally loud and have the same pitch

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