The resonant frequencies of the lowest frequency strings of a guitar are 82.4 Hz (E) and 110 Hz (A).  Where would you depress the E string so that it had the same frequency as the next lowest string, the A at 110 Hz?     1st fret     2nd fret     3rd fret     4th fret     5th fret     It is not possible to raise the frequency by shortening a string.

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The resonant frequencies of the lowest frequency strings of a guitar are 82.4 Hz (E) and 110 Hz (A).  Where would you depress the E string so that it had the same frequency as the next lowest string, the A at 110 Hz?

   

1st fret

   

2nd fret

   

3rd fret

   

4th fret

   

5th fret

   

It is not possible to raise the frequency by shortening a string.

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