Amy and George were practicing a song for a cultural program. Their music teacher insisted that Amy sing the verses in a high pitch. Which of the following could be a reason for the music teacher's decision to select Amy for the high pitch sounds and not George?

A) A woman's vocal cords are usually shorter and vibrate at a greater frequency.
B) The pitch of a man's voice is usually too high to resonate.
C) A man's vocal cords are shorter and therefore vibrate at a lower frequency.
D) The pitch of women's voices is usually lower than that of men's voices.

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Justin Williams · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The music teacher's decision to select Amy for the high pitch sounds and not George could be due to the physical differences between male and female vocal cords. Female vocal cords are usually shorter and vibrate at a higher frequency, making it easier for them to produce high pitch sounds. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the physical differences between male and female vocal cords.

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