17.3 - Boundary and Initial Conditions
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What are the boundary conditions for a string fixed at both ends?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the ends of the string.
Define initial conditions for the vibrating string model.
💡 Hint: Consider what you need to know at the time t=0.
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What boundary conditions should be applied for a string fixed at both ends?
💡 Hint: What happens at the endpoints of a fixed string?
True or False: Initial conditions are not required when modeling wave equations.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at the starting time.
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Discuss how the wave behavior of a string changes if one of the ends is free instead of fixed. Elaborate on the impacts on both boundary and initial conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how a fixed vs. free end influences displacement.
Analyze a scenario where a string is initially displaced and released. How does this initial shape influence the wave propagation through the string, under the given conditions?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different shapes affect vibration.
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