Physics, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN: 9780134020853

Author: James S. Walker

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 14, Problem 75PCE

When guitar strings A and B are plucked at the same time, a beat frequency of 2 Hz is heard. If string A is tightened, the beat frequency increases to 3 Hz. Which of the two strings had the lower frequency initially?

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