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)

Question

Responses

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

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 B, because it has a higher frequency.
sound B, because it has a higher frequency.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

sound A, because it has a higher frequency.

Here's why: The frequency of a wave is inversely related to its wavelength. The formula for the speed of sound (v) is given by:

\[ v = f \times \lambda \]

where \( f \) is the frequency and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength. Since both sounds are traveling in the same medium, they have the same speed. If sound A has a wavelength of 5 meters and sound B has a wavelength of 10 meters, sound A must have a higher frequency (and therefore a higher pitch) than sound B.