Suppose you "think outside the box" and design a guitar with strings which all have the same thickness, length and density. Which of the following designing issues must you also consider?
A) The strings must be able to withstand a wide range of tensions in order to produce the notes needed.
B) The strings will vibrate too fast to make any noticeable sound.
C) The strings will now make their best sound with longitudinal waves.
D) The strings must be plucked only at certain spots along their length.

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In a guitar, different strings produce different notes primarily through variations in tension, thickness, and length. If all strings have the same thickness, length, and density, the only variable left to manipulate to produce the full range of notes needed is tension. Therefore, these strings must be designed to withstand a wide range of tensions.

Suppose You "Think Outside the Box" and Design a Guitar