While at a concert, a wind blows directly from the orchestra toward you. The wavelength of the sound you hear is
A)decreased.
B)increased.
C)neither

Name: While at a concert, a wind blows directly from the orchestra toward you. The wavelength of the sound you hear is A)decreased. B)increased. C)neither
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The wind blowing toward you will cause the sound waves to have a longer path to travel, resulting in a longer wavelength and therefore a decreased frequency (pitch). This is known as the Doppler effect.

While at a Concert, a Wind Blows Directly from the Orchestra