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 foot of the cliff,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, he will be accelerating downwards due to gravity. This means his velocity will be increasing, which will in turn cause the pitch of his scream to increase as well. Therefore, the correct choice is B: higher than the original pitch and increasing as he falls.

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