Question

Which image corresponds to what moment in time?

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The low-pitched sound corresponds to the sound source moving away; its wavelength is longer. The high-
pitched sound corresponds to the sound source getting closer; its wavelength is shorter.

The low-pitched sound corresponds to the sound source getting closer; its wavelength is shorter. The high-
pitched sound corresponds to the sound source moving away; its wavelength is longer.

The low-pitched sound corresponds to the sound source moving away; its wavelength is shorter. The high-
pitched sound corresponds to the sound source getting closer; its wavelength is longer.

The low-pitched sound corresponds to the sound source getting closer; its wavelength is longer. The high-
pitched sound corresponds to the sound source moving away; its wavelength is shorter.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct interpretation of the relationship between sound frequency (pitch) and motion of the sound source is based on the Doppler effect.

1. When a sound source moves **towards** an observer, the sound waves are compressed, resulting in a **higher-pitched** sound (shorter wavelength).
2. When a sound source moves **away** from an observer, the sound waves are stretched, resulting in a **lower-pitched** sound (longer wavelength).

Given this understanding:

The statement that correctly represents these concepts is:

"The low-pitched sound corresponds to the sound source moving away; its wavelength is longer. The high-pitched sound corresponds to the sound source getting closer; its wavelength is shorter."

So the first option is the correct one.