Chapter 17: Problem 4
Stringed musical instruments, such as violins and guitars, use stretched strings. Explain (a) how tightening and loosening the strings tunes them to their designated tone pitch or frequency; (b) why the strings of lower tones are thicker or heavier; and (c) why notes of higher pitch or frequency are produced when the fingers are placed on the strings.
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