Which of the following have quantized values? Explain your selections. a. the pitch of a note played on a slide trombone b. the pitch of a note played on a flute c. the wavelengths of light produced by the heating elements in a toaster d. the wind speed at the top of Mt. Everest

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Evan Fox

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1 November, 15:14

Which of the following have quantized values? Explain your selections. a. the pitch of a note played on a slide trombone b. the pitch of a note played on a flute c. the wavelengths of light produced by the heating elements in a toaster d. the wind speed at the top of Mt. Everest

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Misael Huff · Answer 1

Option b and c

Explanation:

Quantized values are discrete in nature and are not continuous.

These values can be expressed as integral multiples or integers.

Therefore,

The pitch of notes played on trombone are of continuous form and are not quantized. The pitch of the notes that are played on a flute are dependent on the number of open and closed holes on the instrument, clearly discrete in nature thus quantized. The wavelength of light is produced as a result of transition of electron in between energy levels which occurs in discrete steps thus quantized. The wind speed at Mt. Everest's top is continuous and thus not quantized.