A note is being played on a string on a guitar.The string is then pushed to the side while still in contact with the same fret.What happens to the frequency of the note then played compared to the original note?
A)It is the same note since the same fret is being used.
B)It is at higher frequency than the original note.
C)It is at lower frequency than the original note.
D)It can be either higher of lower frequency depending on whether the original note was above or below middle C.

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Pushing the string to the side while in contact with the same fret increases the tension in the string, which increases the frequency of the vibration, resulting in a higher pitched note.

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