In Many Cartoon Shows, a Character Runs of a Cliff

question 99

Multiple Choice

In many cartoon shows, a character runs of 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 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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