Understanding the Sounds of World War 2

What is a common misconception about the sound of falling bombs?

• All bombs make a whistling sound as they fall.

• Bombs are silent when they fall.

• Bombs make a loud explosion sound while falling.

• Bombs make a musical sound as they fall.

What scientific phenomenon explains the change in sound frequency as a bomb falls?

• The Law of Gravity

• The Doppler Effect

• The Theory of Relativity

• Newton's Third Law

How does the sound of an ambulance siren change as it approaches and then moves away from you?

• It gets lower-pitched and then higher-pitched.

• It remains constant.

• It gets higher-pitched and then lower-pitched.

• It gets louder and then quieter.

What was the purpose of the whistles installed in bombs during World War 2?

• To increase the bomb's speed.

• To improve the bomb's accuracy.

• To cause fear and panic among the enemy.

• To make the bomb more aerodynamic.

What was the nickname given to the intimidating siren of the Stuka dive bomber?

• The Screaming Eagle

• The Wailing Widow

• Jericho's Trumpet

• The Thunderous Roar