The Doppler effect refers to changes in a sound wave's
A. amplitude caused by a change in speed of sound.
B. amplitude caused by motion of a source or receiver.
C. frequency caused by a change in speed of sound.
D. frequency caused by motion of a source or receiver.
Answer: D
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