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a guitar string transmits waves at 509 m/s. to create a 491 Hz note, to what length should the guitar player shorten the string?

User XTOTHEL
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Answer: 0.52

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User Jim Tough
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Answer:

Wavelength = 1.04 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Speed = 509m/s

Frequency = 491Hz

To find the wavelength;

Wavelength = speed/frequency

Wavelength = 509/491

Wavelength = 1.04 meters

Therefore, the guitar player should shorten the length of the string to 1.04 meters.

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