Sound A has a high pitch and sound B has a low pitch. Which of the following statements about these two sounds are correct? (There could be more than one correct choice.)
A) The amplitude of A is larger than the amplitude of B.
B) The wavelength of A is longer than the wavelength of B.
C) Sound B travels faster than sound B through air.
D) The frequency of A is greater than the frequency of B.
E) The period of A is shorter than the period of B.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The frequency of a sound is related to its pitch; a higher pitch means a higher frequency, so sound A has a greater frequency than sound B. The period is the inverse of frequency, so a higher frequency (sound A) means a shorter period compared to a lower frequency (sound B).

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