A guitarist presses a string against a fret

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

A guitarist presses a string against a fret, shortening its vibrating length while plucking it with the same force as before. How will the sound heard change? (a) Higher pitch and louder (b) Lower pitch but same loudness (c) Higher pitch but same loudness (d) Higher pitch but lower loudness

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