U.E and Picking

    Much like Tapping uses impulse to transfer of kinetic energy(Ke) into the string, picking can change the

potential energy(Ue) available to the system. By stretching the string away from the point of equilibrium

the value of the restoring force increases, increasing the overall Ue of the strings. Once released the

restoring force pulls the string into an vibrating motion, converting Ue into Ke and sound. This, like the

process involved in tapping is slowed only by the viscosity of the air. 

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