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Question
Three musical instruments give out notes at the frequencies listed below. Flute: 400 Hz; Guitar: 200 Hz; Trumpet: 500 Hz. Which one of these has the highest pitch?
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Solution
Trumpet (500 Hz) will have the highest pitch.
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