When a person plucks a guitar string, the number of half wavelengths that fit into the length of the string determines the _____

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When a person plucks a guitar string, the number of half wavelengths that fit into the length of the string determines the _____

__ of the sound produced.

Physics

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Vedmedyk [2.9K] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-11T03:10:14+03:00

Vedmedyk [2.9K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Frequency

Explanation:

Each half wavelength has a point of largest amplitude (aka a node). Depending on the wavelength each node oscillates at a certain rate of swings per unit of time. The latter is referred to as frequency and measure in Hertz [Hz].