How Does Tightening a Guitar String Affect Its Frequency?

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between the frequency of a vibrating guitar string and its tension, specifically in the context of beat frequencies. Initially, a tuning fork and a guitar string produce a beat frequency of 3 Hz. After tightening the string, the beat frequency decreases to 2 Hz, indicating that the frequency of the guitar string has increased. The new frequency can be calculated using the concept of beat frequencies and the formula for frequency adjustment due to tension changes in strings.

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[SOLVED] Assignment Question Help! - Tuning Fork/ frequency

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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