What is the purpose of the frets on a guitar? In terms of

Chapter 15, Problem 25DQ

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What is the purpose of the frets on a guitar? In terms of the frequency of the vibration of the strings, explain their use.

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QUESTION:

What is the purpose of the frets on a guitar? In terms of the frequency of the vibration of the strings, explain their use.

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Solution 25DQ

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We know that the fundamental frequency of the vibrating string is,

                                        

As the speed of the wave on the string is v=

Fundamental frequency becomes,        

                                        

Where  is the fundamental frequency, L is length of the string .

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