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What happens when you pluck a guitar string?

A. The string stops air molecules from vibrating.
B. The string vibrates and makes a sound.
C. The string makes a column of air longer.
D. The string echoes.

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When you pluck a guitar string, the middle of the string bounces up and down wildly. Over time, the tension on the string causes the string to move more regularly and more gently until it finally comes to rest. ... Low frequency strings are looser, and vibrate longer.