Multiple choice

A bird makes a high-pitched sound, whereas a lion makes a low-pitched roar. Which of the following statements is true?

  1. The sound produced by a bird has larger amplitude than the sound produced by a lion.

  2. The sound produced by a bird has higher frequency than the sound produced by a lion.

  3. The sounds produced by a bird and a lion have the same frequency.

  4. The sounds produced by a bird and a lion have the same amplitude.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The faster the vibration of the source, the higher the frequency and the higher the pitch. Thus, the sound produced by a bird has higher frequency than the sound produced by a lion.