Question: Consider two strings which are adjusted to support standing waves at exactly 2 2 0 Hz . If one of the strings is then loosened

Consider two strings which are adjusted to support standing waves at exactly 220 Hz. If one of the strings is then loosened slightly, a beat frequency of 3 beats per second results. What is the frequency of the recently tightened string?
Group of answer choices
217 Hz
223 Hz
217 Hz or 223 Hz, no way to tell with given information
220.3 Hz
219.6 Hz
220.3 Hz or 219.6 Hz, no way to tell with given information

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