A Guitar-Like Stringed Instrument Has a String That Is 20

question 27

Multiple Choice

A guitar-like stringed instrument has a string that is 20 cm long.It sounds the musical note A (440 Hz) when played without fingering.How far from the end of the string should you place your finger to play the note C (523 Hz) ?

• A)3.2 cm
• B)2.1 cm
• C)4.2 cm
• D)5.2 cm

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