How Does Tightening a Guitar String Affect Beat Frequency?

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Tightening a guitar string increases its frequency, which affects the beat frequency heard when played alongside a tuning fork. Initially, a beat frequency of 3 Hz indicates a difference between the string's frequency and the tuning fork's frequency. After tightening the string, the beat frequency decreases to 2 Hz, suggesting the string's frequency has moved closer to that of the tuning fork. To find the new frequency of the guitar string, one must consider that the original frequency was 3 Hz higher than the tuning fork's frequency, and the new frequency is now only 2 Hz higher. Therefore, the new frequency of the guitar string can be calculated accordingly.
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I've talked to numerous people who can not figure out this question, so if anyone has any ideas on how to do this question please help me!:confused:

A tuning fork is struck and held next to a vibrating guitar string, and beats of frequency 3 Hz are heard. The guitar string is tightened slightly, and the beat frequency decreases to 2 Hz. What is the new frequency of the guitar string? Explain your reasoning.
 
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Yeah i know I accidently posted it into the wrong section and then a moderator i think moved it here? not really sure I am knew, so i thought it was deleted, so i posted a new one in the homework section
 
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