Chapter 15, Problem 79A

To determine

To explain: How do the strings of the guitar produce notes of different pitches.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Pitch increases with increasing tension on the strings.

The different strings of a guitar have different tensions and masses. Thinner and tighter strings produce notes with higher frequencies than thicker and looser strings. Thus a guitar can produce notes of different pitches.

Conclusion:

Pitch varies with tension of a string.