11.1.4 - Boundary Conditions (BCs)
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Define what a fixed end condition is and give an example.
💡 Hint: Think of musical instruments for examples.
What does Neumann BC signify?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting on the ends.
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What does Dirichlet Boundary Condition specify?
💡 Hint: Consider how the ends interact with waves.
True or False: Free end conditions result in reflected waves.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at an end that isn't fixed.
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Consider a string fixed at both ends with a tension of 20 N and a mass of 2 kg. What is the wave speed on the string?
💡 Hint: Find the mass per unit length!
How do boundary conditions affect the frequencies of vibration in a fixed vs. free end scenario?
💡 Hint: Think about harmonic series in both scenarios.
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