How Does Tightening a Guitar String Affect Beat Frequency?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving sound waves and beat frequencies, specifically related to the effect of tightening a guitar string on the beat frequency when compared to a tuning fork.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to understand how the change in tension of the guitar string affects the beat frequency. Participants question the implications of the frequency changes and the reasoning behind the observed decrease in beat frequency.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants clarifying the context of the problem and addressing the original poster's confusion regarding the posting process. There is no explicit consensus yet on the reasoning or calculations needed to determine the new frequency of the guitar string.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of a specific beat frequency change from 3 Hz to 2 Hz as a result of tightening the string, which may influence the assumptions participants are exploring regarding frequency relationships.

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[SOLVED] Physics Assignment Question Help!

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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Check your other post. Please do not double post problems.
 
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
 
No problem. It's just easier to help with homework problems we don't have a problem being solved more than once. Don't worry about it.
 

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