14.6 - Physical Interpretation
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Practice Questions
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What is the general form of the one-dimensional wave equation?
💡 Hint: Recall the components involved: time and position.
What does the symbol \(c\) represent in the wave equation?
💡 Hint: Consider what speed means in terms of wave motion.
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What does \(c\) represent in the wave equation?
💡 Hint: Relate this to how fast a wave moves.
True or False: D'Alembert's solution can only be applied to left-moving waves.
💡 Hint: Think about both terms in the solution.
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Given initial displacement \(\phi(x)\) = x² - 4 and initial velocity \(\psi(x)\) = 2x, derive \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\) functions for D'Alembert's solution.
💡 Hint: Start by applying the definitions for \\(f\\) and \\(g\\) concerning the initial displacement.
How does the concept of non-dispersion relate to D'Alembert's solution and real-world wave behavior?
💡 Hint: Think about waves as they travel through a medium—do they change shape, or remain constant?
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