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Physics Wave and Sound Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

To raise the pitch of a stringed musical instrument the player can

A
Loosen the string
B
Tighten the string and
C
Shorten the string
D
Both

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The correct answer is:
D

Higher pitch means higher frequency

Frequency of a stringed system is given by

Hence, to get higher frequency (higher pitch) tension should be increase and length should be shorten.

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