Lesson: Chapter 4 — Waves and their applications

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Question 4

Which change would raise the pitch of a guitar string?

A Loosening the string B Tightening the string C Making the vibrating length longer D Using a thicker, heavier string

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Tightening the string. More tension makes the string vibrate at a higher frequency.

A longer length, a looser string or a heavier string would each lower the pitch.

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