Drummers like to have high-pitched cymbals that vibrate at high frequencies. To obtain the highest frequencies, a cymbal of a fixed size should be made of a material
A) with a low Young's modulus and a low density.
B) with a low Young's modulus and a high density.
C) with a high Young's modulus and a low density.
D) with a high Young's modulus and a high density.
E) composed of a metal-plastic laminate.

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The frequency of vibration of a cymbal depends on its mass and stiffness, which means that it depends on the material properties of the cymbal. A material with a high Young's modulus (which measures the stiffness of a material) will allow the cymbal to vibrate at higher frequencies. Additionally, a material with a low density will result in a lighter cymbal, which will also vibrate at higher frequencies. Therefore, the best choice is a material with a high Young's modulus and a low density, which is answer choice C.

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