In a complex tone comprised of 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 600 Hz, and 800 Hz, which frequency is the fundamental frequency?
A) 200 Hz
B) 400 Hz
C) 600 Hz
D) 800 Hz

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The fundamental frequency is the lowest frequency in a harmonic series. In this case, 200 Hz is the lowest among the given frequencies, making it the fundamental frequency. The other frequencies (400 Hz, 600 Hz, 800 Hz) are harmonics of this fundamental frequency.

In a Complex Tone Comprised of 200 Hz, 400 Hz