In many cartoon shows,a character runs off a cliff,realizes his predicament,and lets out a scream.He continues to scream as he falls.If the physical situation is portrayed correctly,from the vantage point of an observer at the top of the cliff leaning over the edge,the pitch of the scream as he falls should be
A)higher than the original pitch and constant.
B)higher than the original pitch and increasing as he falls.
C)lower than the original pitch and constant.
D)lower than the original pitch and decreasing as he falls.
E)It is impossible to predict.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As the character falls, the distance between them and the observer at the top of the cliff increases, causing a decrease in the pitch (frequency) of the sound. Therefore, the scream should be lower in pitch and decreasing as the character falls.

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