Question

While traveling in the same medium, sound A has a wavelength of 5 meters, while sound B has a wavelength of 10 meters. Which sound will have a higher pitch?(1 point)
Responses

sound B, because it has a lower frequency
sound B, because it has a lower frequency

sound A, because it has a higher frequency
sound A, because it has a higher frequency

sound A, because it has a lower frequency
sound A, because it has a lower frequency

sound B, because it has a higher frequency.

Answers

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The correct response is:

**sound A, because it has a higher frequency.**

To determine which sound has a higher pitch, we need to remember that pitch is related to frequency. The frequency of a wave can be calculated using the formula:

\[ \text{Frequency} = \frac{\text{Speed of Sound}}{\text{Wavelength}} \]

Assuming both sounds are traveling at the same speed in the same medium:

- For sound A with a wavelength of 5 meters, it has a higher frequency.
- For sound B with a wavelength of 10 meters, it has a lower frequency.

Since sound A has a higher frequency, it will produce a higher pitch.